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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 4, 2007Highest risk
Fisher-Price Geo Trax Locomotive Toys
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price. Consumers will need to return the product, in order to receive a free replacement toy.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price toll-free at (888) 496-8330 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com
The product
The recall involves the Geo Trax Freightway Transport and Geo Trax Special Track Pack locomotive toys. These toys are red with yellow paint on the ladder and horn details. The recalled models were manufactured between July 31, 2006 and August 20, 2007 and have a date code between 212-6CK and 325-6CK or 001-7CK and 232-7CK, marked on the bottom of the product. The packaging on the Freightway Transport model is marked H5705 and the packaging on the Special Track Pack model is marked K3013.
Details
- Units affected
- About 90,000
- Recall date
- September 4, 2007
- Brand
- Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Retail stores nationwide from September 2006 through August 2007 for between $3 and $16.
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: “Fisher-Price Recalls Geo Trax Locomotive Toys Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
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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