CPSC recall 07-257, announced August 2, 2007, covers Fisher-Price Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, and other children's toys (about 967,000 units). Surface paints on the toys could contain excessive levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price. Recall contact: call (800) 916-4498, or go to www.service.mattel.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled involves various figures and toys that were manufactured between April 19, 2007 and July 6, 2007 and were sold alone or as part of sets. The toys may have a date code between 109-7LF and 187-7LF marked on the product or packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paints on the toys could contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price. Consumers will need to return the product and will receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the consumer's choice (up to the value of the returned product).
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fisher-Price
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 07-257
- Units
- About 967,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $5 and $40.
- Importer
- Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.
Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, and other children's toys
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
For additional information contact Fisher-Price at (800) 916-4498 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com
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