CPSC recall 08-133, announced December 13, 2007, covers Greenbrier International Baby Toys Baby Bead & Wire Toys and Speed Racer Pull Back & Go Action! Cars (about 300,000 units). The recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take these toys away from children and return to the store where purchased for a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 876-8077, or go to www.dollartree.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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The Baby Bead & Wire Toys are colored wires and colored beads that can slide on a natural wood platform. These bead toys have item number 903419 and date code 71 printed on the back of the packaging. The Speed Racer Pull Back & Go Action! Cars are yellow with black stripes and white with red stripes. Item number 873820 and date code 77 is printed on the back of the packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from children and return to the store where purchased for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-133
- Units
- About 300,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1 and Deal$ stores nationwide from March 2007 through October 2007 (Baby Bead & Wire Toys) and from September 2007 through November 2007 (Speed Racer Cars) for $1.
- Importer
- Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Baby Toys Baby Bead & Wire Toys and Speed Racer Pull Back & Go Action! Cars
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com
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