Toy Cars Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08068 · Nov 7, 2007 · Dollar General Merchandising Inc.
380,000
units affected
380,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08068
- Date
- Nov 7, 2007
- Company
- Dollar General Merchandising Inc.
- Units affected
- 380,000
- Product
- Pull-Back Action Toy Cars
- Product type
- Toy Cars
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recall involves two styles of "pull and release" toy cars, including a four-pack of Super Wheels (UPC #400016576344) and a two-pack of Super Racer cars (UPC # 883788965002).
What can happen
Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar General stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $1 per pack.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pull-back action toy cars?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels 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.