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Product recall · CPSCNovember 7, 2007Highest risk
Additional Spinning Top
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What’s wrong
Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.schylling.com
The product
The recalled spinning top is primarily metal and has wooden handles. The top is printed with Winnie-the-Pooh characters. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,600 (66,000 spinning tops were recalled on August 22, 2007)
- Recall date
- November 7, 2007
- Brand
- Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from April 2003 through November 2003 for about $12.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
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