Toy Trucks Recalled by Variety Wholesalers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 10061 · Dec 10, 2009 · Variety Wholesalers Inc.
700
units affected
700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10061
- Date
- Dec 10, 2009
- Company
- Variety Wholesalers Inc.
- Units affected
- 700
- Product
- Super Rig Play Sets
- Product type
- Toy Trucks
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves "Super Rig Transport" toy truck with trailer and vehicles. The truck and trailer are multi-colored, holding two vehicles and two action figures. "Super Rigs Play Set" is labeled on the outside of the packaging. The box back has a bar code square with Item No. 67007, Made in China and Bar Code 6-98567-67007-3. The bottom of the trailer has an engraved code 45TNGO9.
What can happen
The toy truck's surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Discount stores in the Southeast from September 2009 through November 2009 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled super rig play sets?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The toy truck's surface coating contains high 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.