James Industries, Inc. Recalls Slinky Pull Toys
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (1989-11-21). Hazards: lead. Models: 200, 425, 440, 250.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 90010 |
| Published | 1989-11-21 |
| Last updated | 1989-11-21 |
| Product category | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Products | Slinky Caterpillar pull toys; Slinky Dalmation pull toys; Slinky Frog pull toys; Slinky Kitten pull toys; Slinky Seal Frog pull toys; Slinky Train pull toys; Slinky Worm pull toys |
| Firm named in the title | James Industries, Inc. |
| Firms | James Industries (manufacturer) |
| Model numbers | 200, 425, 440, 250 |
| Hazard classes | lead |
Description
November 21, 1989 Release # 90-010 James Industries, Inc. Recalls Slinky Pull Toys WASHINGTON, DC. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), James Industries, Inc., Hollidaysburg, PA announced a voluntary recall of Slinky pull toys in the form of a train, worm, seal, frog, caterpillar, dalmation, and kitten. The company has determined that the red paint used on the eyes, tongue, and cheeks of the toys may contain lead in excess of 0.06 percent and are not in compliance with CPSC regulations limiting lead content in paint on children's articles. The pull toys all have red and white pull cords and come in two assortments: Assortment #590 Model #200 - Slinky Train - red, white and blueModel #225 - Slinky Dalmation - red, white and blackModel #310 - Slinky Caterpillar - dark green, light green, and yellow Assortment #490 Model #425 - Slinky Seal - blueModel #440 - Slinky Frog - greenModel #250 - Slinky Worm - red and yellowModel #480 - Slinky Kitten - pink and blueWhile thousands of these toys were sold nationwide in variety and chain stores since 1986, no injury reports or consumer complaints have been received by the company or CPSC. Consumers should remove these toys from their children and return them to the store where purchased for an exchange or refund. Consumers may also return their Slinky toys to James Industries, Inc., Beaver Street Extension, P.O. Box 407, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Hazard
Lead
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