CPSC recall 08-066, announced November 7, 2007, covers Northern Tool & Equipment Big Red Wagons (about 7,200 units). Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Customers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and return it to any Northern Tool store for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 222-5381, or go to www.northerntool.com.
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.
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Which products are included?
The recalled wagon has a red painted, steel deck with removable wooden sides. The wheels have ball bearings and air-filled tires.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Customers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and return it to any Northern Tool store for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 08-066
- Units
- About 7,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Northern Tool & Equipment catalog, Web site, and retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $60.
- Importer
- Northern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn.
Big Red Wagons
CPSC product type: Wagons
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Northern Tool & Equipment Co. at (800) 222-5381 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.northerntool.com
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