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Product recall · CPSCAugust 22, 2007Highest risk
Thomas and Friends, Curious George and Other Spinning Tops and Tin Pails
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What’s wrong
Surface paints on the wooden handles of the tops and pails contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 am and 5 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.schylling.com
The product
The recalled tops and pails are primarily metal and have wooden handles. The tops are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or a circus scene. The pails are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or in a solid red or yellow color. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 66,000 spinning tops and about 4,700 pails
- Recall date
- August 22, 2007
- Brand
- Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from July 2001 through September 2002. The tops were sold for about $13. The pails were sold for about $6.
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: “Thomas and Friends, Curious George and Other Spinning Tops and Tin Pails Recalled By Schylling Associates 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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