Thomas and Friends, Curious George and Other Spinning Tops and Tin Pails Recalled By Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 07282 · Aug 22, 2007 · Schylling Associates Inc.
66,000
units affected
66,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07282
- Date
- Aug 22, 2007
- Company
- Schylling Associates Inc.
- Units affected
- 66,000
- Product
- Spinning Tops and Tin Pails
- Product type
- Toy Miscellaneous
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled tops and pails are primarily metal and have wooden handles. The tops are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or a circus scene. The pails are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or in a solid red or yellow color. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall.
What can happen
Surface paints on the wooden handles of the tops and pails contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from July 2001 through September 2002. The tops were sold for about $13. The pails were sold for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled spinning tops and tin pails?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
Surface paints on the wooden handles of the tops and pails contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.