CPSC recall 07-570, announced August 21, 2007, covers Hampton Direct Magnetic Toy Train Sets (about 27,000 units). The paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using and dispose of the recalled trains. Recall contact: call (800) 208-4050, go to www.hamptondirect.co, or email trainrecall@hamptondirect.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Magnetic Alphabet and Number train sets. The train sets include a wooden engine, caboose, letters and numbers. The miniature train sets are sold in a rainbow of colors and have either a letter or number attached to the top of a base with four wooden wheels. The alphabet train set contains 28 pieces, and the number train set contains 12 pieces. Each car in the train set is 2½ x 2½ x 2 inches in size.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using and dispose of the recalled trains. Consumers of record of these three above catalogues will receive a letter in the mail with further information on how to obtain a free replacement train.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hampton Direct
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 07-570
- Units
- About 27,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Johnson Smith Company, The Paragon Gifts Inc., and Starcrest Products of California catalogues nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for about $30.
- Importer
- Hampton Direct, of Williston, Vt.
Magnetic Toy Train Sets
CPSC product type: Toy Trains
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Hampton Direct at (800) 208-4050 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hamptondirect.co - consumers can also e-mail the firm at trainrecall@hamptondirect.com
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