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Product recall · CPSCMay 22, 2008Highest risk
Floppy Friends Horse Toys
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
Surface paint on the toy horse 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
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.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Toy Investments Inc. at (800) 356-0474 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Website at www.toysmith.com
The product
The recalled horse toy has a push up base. When the base is pushed up, the toy horse is floppy. When released, the toy horse stands up straight. The horse is brown and white and the base is green with orange, red flowers and dark blue flowers.
Details
- Units affected
- About 300
- Recall date
- May 22, 2008
- Brand
- Toy Investments Inc., d/b/a Toysmith, of Auburn, Wash.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Hobby stores, gas stations, gift shops and toy stores nationwide from February 2008 through April 2008 for about $4.
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: “Floppy Friends Horse Toys Recalled by Toy Investments 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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