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Product recall · CPSCApril 15, 2015Highest risk
Cycle Gear Semi Truck and Motorcycle Toys Due to Excessive Lead Levels (Recall Alert)
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The toys contain excessive levels of lead, which is a violation of the federal standard for lead content.
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 away from children and stop using the recalled toys and contact Cycle Gear Inc. for a full refund. Cycle Gear Inc. is contacting consumers directly.
Who to contact: Cycle Gear at (800) 292-5343 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cyclegear.com and click on "Recall Notices" at the bottom for more recall information.
The product
This recall involves plastic Wheelies semi-truck with six motorcycles toy and Wheelies push-along motorcycle toys. The semi-truck has a dual-level trailer that carries six motorcycles and comes in red and purple with multi-colored motorcycles. The truck with the trailer attached measures 18 inches long by 7 inches tall. The truck has the item number Item # TAG66767 and SKU# 752249 printed on the packaging. The Wheelies push-along motorcycle is red with a rider in black with silver accents. The product has item # TBG04323 and SKU# 752251 printed on the package.
Details
- Units affected
- About 155
- Recall date
- April 15, 2015
- Brand
- ShanTou MeiTian Trading Co, Ltd, AmerEuro Trading Limited, Cycle Gear Inc., of Benicia, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
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Cycle Gear stores and online at www.cyclegear.com from November 2014 through December 2014 for about $10 for Push Along Motorcycle and $20 for Semi-Truck with six motorcycles.
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: “Cycle Gear Recalls Semi Truck and Motorcycle Toys Due to Excessive Lead Levels (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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