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LM Import & Export Toy Cars
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, a violation of 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 take these toys away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact LM Import & Export collect at (305) 622-7122 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. LM Import & Export will accept collect calls.
The product
The products are sold in packages of four or six toy cars which are painted in silver, black or blue with red stickers with "super," "max" and "racing" labeled on the top and sides of the cars. The 4" plastic car sets have item numbers "43835" and "43836" printed on a white label on the back of the cardboard packaging. "Gallop X" or "RACING CARS" are also printed on the product packaging.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,900
- Recall date
- September 28, 2011
- Brand
- LM Import & Export, Inc., of Miami, Fla.
- Made or distributed by
- Mega Wholesales Corporation, of Miami, Fla.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Mega Wholesale stores throughout Miami, Florida from September 2010 through January 2011 for between about $2 and $3 per set.
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: “LM Import & Export Recalls Toy Cars 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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