CPSC recall 08-272, announced May 20, 2008, covers Master Toys & Novelties Cowboy on a Horse Little Rider Toys (about 6,000 units). Surface paint on the shoe and pants of the rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 237-5020, or go to www.mastertoys.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.
Affected model numbers
UPC or product codes
603678086101The model number 8610B is located on the product packaging.
Which products are included?
This recall includes a battery operated cowboy riding a horse toy. The model number 8610B is located on the product packaging. The horse and rider together measure about 8.5 inches in height by 7.5 inches in length. The rider is wearing blue pants and a red shirt and the horse is brown. Only Little Rider Toys with UPC code 603678086101 printed on the product packaging are included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paint on the shoe and pants of the rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Master Toys & Novelties
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-272
- Units
- About 6,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dollar and discount stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for between $5 and $7.
- Importer
- Master Toys & Novelties Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Cowboy on a Horse Little Rider Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Figures
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Master Toys & Novelties Inc. at (800) 237-5020 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Website at www.mastertoys.com
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