Toys "R" Us Recalls Elite Operations Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08057 · Oct 31, 2007 · Toys "R" Us
16,000
units affected
16,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08057
- Date
- Oct 31, 2007
- Company
- Toys "R" Us
- Units affected
- 16,000
- Product
- Elite Operations Toys
- Product type
- Toy Figures
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recall involves four military-style Elite Operations toys, including Super Rigs (#1004), Command Patrol Center (#1020), Barracuda Helicopter (#1023), and 3-Pack 8-inch Figures (#1024). The product number is located on the toy's packaging.
What can happen
Surface coatings on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children, and return them to any Toys "R" Us for a full refund or store credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from July 2007 through October 2007 for between $10 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled elite operations toys?
Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children, and return them to any Toys "R" Us for a full refund or store credit.
What is the hazard?
Surface coatings on the toys contain 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.