Toy Boats Recalled by Buzz's Boatyard Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08415 · Sep 30, 2008 · Buzz's Boatyard
200
units affected
200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08415
- Date
- Sep 30, 2008
- Company
- Buzz's Boatyard
- Units affected
- 200
- Product
- Toy Boats
- Product type
- Toy Boats
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves two models of tin Pop Pop toy boats. Models included in the recall are the 13-inch "Titanic" and the "Hut" Pop Pop boats.
What can happen
The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Buzz's Boatyard for a refund or an exchange.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Buzz's Boatyard's Web site (www.buzzboats.com) from April 2007 to November 2007 for between $3 and $12.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toy boats?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Buzz's Boatyard for a refund or an exchange.
What is the hazard?
The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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.