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RC2 Corp. Recalls Various Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Toys Due to Lead Poisoning HazardDate: 6/20/2007
Reason: Lead Poisoning
Distribution: Nationwide.
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Products: Various Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Toys Units: About 1.5 million Importer/Distributor: RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill. Hazard: Surface paints on the recalled products contain lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None. Description: The recall involves wooden vehicles, buildings and other train set components for young children listed in the chart below. The front of the packaging has the logo "Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway" on the upper left-hand corner. A manufacturing code may be located on the bottom of the product or inside the battery cover. Toys marked with codes containing "WJ" or "AZ" are not included in this recall.
Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 Corp. for a replacement toy. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact RC2 Corp. toll-free at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. CT Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at recalls.rc2.com Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 7/3/2008 Reason: The flower embellishments on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: Some of the crib mattresses can measure smaller than the 27 1/4 inch minimum width requirement for cribs, creating a gap between the mattress and crib side rails, posing an entrapment hazard to infants. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 8/7/2008 Reason: Lead is present in the pigments of some synthetic turf products to give the turf its various colors. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/10/2008 Reason: The clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/16/2008 Reason: |
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