CPSC recall 08-415, announced September 30, 2008, covers Buzz's Boatyard Toy Boats (about 200 units). The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Buzz's Boatyard for a refund or an exchange. Recall contact: call (877) 207-1923, or go to www.buzzboats.com/poppop.htm.
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
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 13-INCH.
Which products are included?
This recall involves two models of tin Pop Pop toy boats. Models included in the recall are the 13-inch "Titanic" and the "Hut" Pop Pop boats.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Buzz's Boatyard for a refund or an exchange.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Buzz's Boatyard
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-415
- Units
- About 200
- Manufactured in
- India
- Sold at / sales period
- Buzz's Boatyard's Web site (www.buzzboats.com) from April 2007 to November 2007 for between $3 and $12.
- Importer
- Buzz's Boatyard, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
Toy Boats
CPSC product type: Toy Boats
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact at Buzz's Boatyard at (877) 207-1923 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.buzzboats.com/poppop.htm
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