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Product recall · CPSCDecember 10, 2009Highest risk
Toy Trucks
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The toy truck's surface coating contains high 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 place of purchase for a full refund or replacement product.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Variety Wholesalers at (800) 678-7776 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.vwstores.com
The product
This recall involves "Super Rig Transport" toy truck with trailer and vehicles. The truck and trailer are multi-colored, holding two vehicles and two action figures. "Super Rigs Play Set" is labeled on the outside of the packaging. The box back has a bar code square with Item No. 67007, Made in China and Bar Code 6-98567-67007-3. The bottom of the trailer has an engraved code 45TNGO9.
Details
- Units affected
- About 700
- Recall date
- December 10, 2009
- Brand
- Variety Wholesalers Inc., of Henderson, N.C.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
67007
Discount stores in the Southeast from September 2009 through November 2009 for about $20.
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: “Toy Trucks Recalled by Variety Wholesalers 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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