CPSC recall 08-249, announced April 16, 2008, covers Santa's Toy Western Rider Push Toys (about 9,000 units). Surface paint on the glove, shirt, and pants of rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the push toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 726-8208, or email info@santastoycorp.com.
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Which products are included?
The recall involves a push toy of a plastic horse with rider and a 20-inch-long pole/handle. The horse and pole/handle together measure about 26 inches. The rider is wearing red pants and a green shirt. The horse comes in various colors.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paint on the glove, shirt, and pants of rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the push toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Santa's Toy
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-249
- Units
- About 9,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Retail dollar and discount stores nationwide February 2005 through February 2008 for between $2.50 and $3.
- Importer
- Santa's Toy Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Western Rider Push Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Figures
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Santa's Toy Corp. toll-free at (888) 726-8208 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or e-mail the firm at info@santastoycorp.com
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