CPSC recall 12-285, announced September 27, 2012, covers Ko Lik Manufacturing Captain Cutlass Toy Pirate Pistols (about 6,970 units). The surface paints on the pirate toy pistols contain excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled pistol toys away from children and contact Dillon Importing for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 654-3696, or go to www.dillonimporting.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Captain Cutlass Pirate Pistol toys with a brown plastic grip, a black metallic stock and barrel, and a muzzle with an orange cap. The double-barreled toy pistol has one trigger and two hammers. A skull and crossbones motif is engraved on the grip.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The surface paints on the pirate toy pistols contain excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pistol toys away from children and contact Dillon Importing for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ko Lik Manufacturing
- Manufacturer
- Ko Lik Manufacturing Ltd., of Hong Kong, China
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 12-285
- Units
- About 6,970
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Halloween and specialty stores nationwide from April 2008 through May 2012 for about $6.50.
- Importer
- Dillon Importing Co., of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Captain Cutlass Toy Pirate Pistols
CPSC product type: Toy Guns
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact toll-free at (800) 654-3696 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dillonimporting.com
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