Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08412 · Sep 25, 2008 · TCB Imports
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08412
- Date
- Sep 25, 2008
- Company
- TCB Imports
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Toy Police Cars
- Product type
- Toy Cars
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves toy police cars with a friction function. When the toy car is pushed forward, the car builds momentum. When released, the car moves forward on its own. The cars were sold in red/white and purple/white color combinations. The cars measure 8 inches by 4 inches by 4 ½ inches. Item number TF820 is printed on the product's packaging.
What can happen
The red paint on the toy cars contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar and discount stores nationwide from May 2008 through August 2008 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toy police cars?
Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The red paint on the toy cars contains excess 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.