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Product recall · CPSCNovember 7, 2007Highest risk
Northern Tool & Equipment "Big Red" Wagons
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain 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
Customers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and return it to any Northern Tool store for a free replacement.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Northern Tool & Equipment Co. at (800) 222-5381 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.northerntool.com
The product
The recalled wagon has a red painted, steel deck with removable wooden sides. The wheels have ball bearings and air-filled tires.
Details
- Units affected
- About 7,200
- Recall date
- November 7, 2007
- Brand
- Northern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Northern Tool & Equipment catalog, Web site, and retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $60.
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: “Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls "Big Red" Wagons 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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