Push Toys Recalled by Santa’s Toy Corp. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

April 17, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: WESTERN RIDER PUSH TOYS

UNITS: ABOUT 9,000

IMPORTER: SANTA’S TOY CORP., OF LOS ANGELES, CALIF.

HAZARD: SURFACE PAINT ON THE GLOVE, SHIRT, AND PANTS OF RIDER TOY CONTAINS EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF LEAD, VIOLATING THE FEDERAL LEAD PAINT STANDARD.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: NONE REPORTED.

DESCRIPTION AND MODELS: 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 MEASURES ABOUT 26 INCHES. THE RIDER IS WEARING RED PANTS AND A GREEN SHIRT. THE HORSE COMES IN VARIOUS COLORS.

SOLD AT: RETAIL DOLLAR AND DISCOUNT STORES NATIONWIDE FEBRUARY 2005 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2008 FOR BETWEEN $2.50 AND $3.

MANUFACTURED IN: CHINA

REMEDY: CONSUMERS SHOULD IMMEDIATELY TAKE THE PUSH TOY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND RETURN IT TO THE STORE WHERE PURCHASED FOR A FULL REFUND.

CONSUMER CONTACT: 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

PICTURE OF RECALLED PUSH TOY

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Written by CPSC · Filed Under CPSC Press Releases, Toy Recalls 

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