CPSC recall 07-212, announced June 13, 2007, covers RC2 Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys (about 1.5 million units). Surface paints on the recalled products contain lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 Corp. for a replacement toy. Recall contact: call (866) 725-4407.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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 recall involves wooden vehicles, buildings and other train set components for young children listed in the chart below. The front of the packaging has the logo "Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway" on the upper left-hand corner. A manufacturing code may be located on the bottom of the product or inside the battery cover. Toys marked with codes containing "WJ" or "AZ" are not included in this recall. Recalled Product Name Red James Engine & Red James' # 5 Coal Tender Red Lights & Sounds James Engine & Red James' #5 Lights & Sounds Coal Tender James with Team Colors Engine & James with Team Colors #5 Coal Tender Red Skarloey Engine Brown & Yellow Old Slow Coach Red Hook & Ladder Truck & Red Water Tanker Truck Red Musical Caboose Red Sodor Line Caboose Red Coal Car labeled "2006 Day Out With Thomas" on the Side Red Baggage Car Red Holiday Caboose Red "Sodor Mail" Car Red Fire Brigade Truck Red Fire Brigade Train Deluxe Sodor Fire Station Red Coal Car Yellow Box Car Red Stop Sign Yellow Railroad Crossing Sign Yellow "Sodor Cargo Company" Cargo Piece Smelting Yard Ice Cream Factory
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paints on the recalled products contain lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents and injuries
None.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 Corp. for a replacement toy.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- RC2
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 07-212
- Units
- About 1.5 million
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toy stores and various retailers nationwide from January 2005 through June 2007 for between $10 and $70.
- Importer
- RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.
Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Trains
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact RC2 Corp. toll-free at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. CT Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at recalls.rc2.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
