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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 26, 2007Highest risk
RC2 Knights of the Sword Toys
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What’s wrong
Surface paints on the toy knights 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
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What to do
Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 to receive a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact RC2 toll-free at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at http://recalls.rc2.com
The product
The three recalled silver knight toys are mounted on red horses sold individually in see-through blister cards. "Britain's" and "Knights of the Sword" are printed on the top of the card in the packaging. The recalled toys include a mounted silver knight on a red horse with an axe; a mounted silver knight on a red horse with two hands on a raised weapon; and a mounted silver knight on a red horse with a lance.
Details
- Units affected
- About 800
- Recall date
- September 26, 2007
- Brand
- RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Specialty toy stores nationwide from April 2004 through March 2006 for about $8.
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: “RC2 Recalls Knights of the Sword 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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