Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Fun Express Children's Toys Given Away at Libraries
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-08-17). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead. About 340,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06236 |
| Published | 2006-08-17 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-11 |
| Product category | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Products | Bendable Dog and Cat Toys |
| Firms | Fun Express Inc., a subsidiary of Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 340,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | This toy was a free giveaway by libraries nationwide as part of reading programs from January 2006 through August 2006. |
Description
The recalled toy is made of bendable plastic and is in the shape of a brown dog with black ears, paws and feet, a Dalmatian dog with pink paws, a white dog with orange spots, a brown dog with pink paws, a white cat with orange stripes, a brown cat with pink paws, a black cat with pink ears and a white cat with brown spots. The toys are about 3.75 inches tall. The toy's packaging is labeled as item 39/1461-K and 39/1461-KM.
Hazard
The paint on the bendable toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law. Lead is toxic and, if ingested by young children, can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and discard them.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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