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Product recall · CPSCOctober 31, 2007Highest risk
Toys "R" Us Elite Operations Toys
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
Surface coatings on the toys 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
Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children, and return them to any Toys "R" Us for a full refund or store credit.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Toys "R" Us at (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.toysrus.com
The product
The recall involves four military-style Elite Operations toys, including Super Rigs (#1004), Command Patrol Center (#1020), Barracuda Helicopter (#1023), and 3-Pack 8-inch Figures (#1024). The product number is located on the toy's packaging.
Details
- Units affected
- About 16,000
- Recall date
- October 31, 2007
- Brand
- Toy World Group Ltd/Chun Tat Toys Factory Limited, of Guangdong, China, Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from July 2007 through October 2007 for between $10 and $30.
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: “Toys "R" Us Recalls Elite Operations 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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