CPSC recall 08-070, announced November 7, 2007, covers Schylling Associates Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Top (about 3,600 units). Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy. Recall contact: call (800) 767-8697, or go to www.schylling.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled spinning top is primarily metal and has wooden handles. The top is printed with Winnie-the-Pooh characters. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top 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 away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Schylling Associates
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-070
- Units
- About 3,600 (66,000 spinning tops were recalled on August 22, 2007)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from April 2003 through November 2003 for about $12.
- Importer
- Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Top
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.schylling.com
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