Northern Tool + Equipment Recalls Little Digger Toy Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-06-25). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 7,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15172 |
| Published | 2015-06-25 |
| Last updated | 2015-06-25 |
| Product category | Other Riding Toys |
| Products | Little Digger Toy |
| Firm named in the title | Northern Tool + Equipment |
| Firms | Intradin Import & Export Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China (manufacturer); Northern Tool + Equipment Company, Inc. of Fredericksburg, Va. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 7,000 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Northern Tool + Equipment retail stores and catalogs and online at www.amazon.com, www.kotulas.com and www.northerntool.com from August 2014 through June 2015 for about $30. |
Description
This recall involves Wel-Bilt brand Little Diggers, Item # 28303. It is a stationary scooper toy with moveable poles that allow the child to scoop items up into the bucket. The item has a red powder-coated steel frame with a black plastic seat and black adjustable scoop with two yellow plastic grips on the poles and a six-sided frame base. The measurements are about 17 inches high and 25 inches wide. It has a manufacture date of August 2014 through June 2015. Wel-Bilt is printed on the front of the bucket and the manufacture date is written on the tracking label located on the bucket. The item number #28303 is printed only on the toy's packaging
Hazard
The red paint on the Little Digger toy frame contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Little Digger Toy, put it out of reach of children and contact the firm for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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