Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively by QVC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-03-20). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 198,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08551 |
| Published | 2008-03-20 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toy Trucks |
| Products | Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets |
| Firms | Merchant Media Corp., of Framingham, Mass. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 198,000 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | QVC televised shopping programs, Web page, toll-free number, and Studio store from September 2002 through December 2007 for about $20. |
Description
The recall includes the 16 piece Puzzle Track Play sets also known as Battery Operated Puzzle Vehicle sets. QVC item number T16876 is printed on the exterior of the brown box packaging. The sets have plastic puzzle pieces that when put together form a track with a battery operated train, fire engine or school bus vehicle designed to run on the track. Miniature street signs, traffic cones, and a battery for the vehicle are also included in the sets.
Hazard
Surface paints on the puzzle pieces and components contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy puzzle sets away from children and return to QVC for a full refund including shipping and handling. Consumers who purchased the recalled set from QVC's television program or at QVC.com were sent a package by mail containing return information. Consumers who purchased the recalled set at the QVC Studio store should return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Machine access
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