CPSC recall 07-127, announced March 13, 2007, covers Toy Century Industrial Elite Operations Toy Sets (about 128,700 units). These toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return the product to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for full credit. Recall contact: go to www.toysrus.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves three styles of "Elite Operations" brand toy sets. The military-style play sets contain light and sound vehicles, action figures and accessories. Models included in this recall are: Super Rigs Transport Vehicle (Item # 087286), Command Patrol Center (Item # 920625) and Troop Carrier (Item # 773967). The item numbers are located on the back of the packaging above the barcode. Toy sets sold prior to January 2006 are not included in this recall. No other "Elite Operations" brand toys are affected by this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
These toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, the toys have sharp points, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return the product to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for full credit.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Toy Century Industrial Company Ltd., of Hong Kong
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 07-127
- Units
- About 128,700
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from January 2006 through early February 2007 for between $15 and $30.
- Importer
- Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Elite Operations Toy Sets
CPSC product type: Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Toys "R" Us at (800) TOYSRUS (869-7787) between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.toysrus.com
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