Toy Racing Cars Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08172 · Jan 23, 2008 · OKK Trading Inc.
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08172
- Date
- Jan 23, 2008
- Company
- OKK Trading Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- Toy Racing Cars
- Product type
- Toy Cars
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves toy racing cars that are operated with a remote control. The toy racing car comes with four additional tires and one remote control. "Formula 1" is printed on the packaging.
What can happen
Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take this car 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
- Retail dollar and discount stores nationwide from October 2007 through November 2007 for about $1.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toy racing cars?
Consumers should immediately take this car away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the toy 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.