Toys "R" Us Recalls "Elite Operations" Toy Sets Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards
Recall 07127 · Mar 13, 2007 · Toys "R" Us
128,700
units affected
128,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07127
- Date
- Mar 13, 2007
- Company
- Toys "R" Us
- Units affected
- 128,700
- Product
- Elite Operations Toy Sets
- Product type
- Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves three styles of "Elite Operations" brand toy sets. The military-style play sets contain light and sound vehicles, action figures and accessories. Models included in this recall are: Super Rigs Transport Vehicle (Item # 087286), Command Patrol Center (Item # 920625) and Troop Carrier (Item # 773967). The item numbers are located on the back of the packaging above the barcode. Toy sets sold prior to January 2006 are not included in this recall. No other "Elite Operations" brand toys are affected by this recall.
What can happen
These toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, the toys have sharp points, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return the product to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for full credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from January 2006 through early February 2007 for between $15 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled elite operations toy sets?
Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return the product to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for full credit.
What is the hazard?
These toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, the toys have sharp points, posing a laceration hazard.
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.