CPSC recall 08-551, announced March 20, 2008, covers Merchant Media Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets (about 198,000 units). Surface paints on the puzzle pieces and components contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy puzzle sets away from children and return to QVC for a full refund including shipping and handling. Recall contact: call (800) 367-9444, or go to www.qvc.com.
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Which products are included?
The recall includes the 16 piece Puzzle Track Play sets also known as Battery Operated Puzzle Vehicle sets. QVC item number T16876 is printed on the exterior of the brown box packaging. The sets have plastic puzzle pieces that when put together form a track with a battery operated train, fire engine or school bus vehicle designed to run on the track. Miniature street signs, traffic cones, and a battery for the vehicle are also included in the sets.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paints on the puzzle pieces and components contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy puzzle sets away from children and return to QVC for a full refund including shipping and handling. Consumers who purchased the recalled set from QVC's television program or at QVC.com were sent a package by mail containing return information. Consumers who purchased the recalled set at the QVC Studio store should return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Merchant Media
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-551
- Units
- About 198,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- QVC televised shopping programs, Web page, toll-free number, and Studio store from September 2002 through December 2007 for about $20.
- Importer
- Merchant Media Corp., of Framingham, Mass.
Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets
CPSC product type: Toy Trucks
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.qvc.com
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