CPSC recall 08-068, announced November 7, 2007, covers Dollar General Merchandising Pull-Back Action Toy Cars (about 380,000 units). Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 678-9258, or go to www.dollargeneral.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.
UPC or product codes
400016576344883788965002Which products are included?
The recall involves two styles of "pull and release" toy cars, including a four-pack of Super Wheels (UPC #400016576344) and a two-pack of Super Racer cars (UPC # 883788965002).
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-068
- Units
- About 380,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dollar General stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $1 per pack.
- Importer
- Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Pull-Back Action Toy Cars
CPSC product type: Toy Cars
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com
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