CPSC recall 06-236, announced August 17, 2006, covers Fun Express Bendable Dog and Cat Toys (about 340,000 units). The paint on the bendable toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and discard them. Recall contact: call (800) 723-6155, or go to www.funexpress.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and discard them.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fun Express
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 06-236
- Units
- About 340,000 toys
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- This toy was a free giveaway by libraries nationwide as part of reading programs from January 2006 through August 2006.
- Distributor
- Fun Express Inc., a subsidiary of Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
Bendable Dog and Cat Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Fun Express Inc. at (800) 723-6155 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.funexpress.com
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