Toy Trucks Recalled by Variety Wholesalers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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Article Date: 1/27/2010 | Resource: MLG
Toy Trucks Recalled by Variety Wholesalers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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: Super Rigs Play Sets
Units: About 700
Importer: Variety Wholesalers Inc., of Henderson, N.C.
Hazard: The toy trucks surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Super Rig Transport toy truck with trailer and vehicles. The truck and trailer are multi-colored, holding two vehicles and two action figures. Super Rigs Play Set is labeled on the outside of the packaging. The box back has a bar code square with Item No. 67007, Made in China and Bar Code 6-98567-67007-3. The bottom of the trailer has an engraved code 45TNGO9.
Sold at: Discount stores in the Southeast from September 2009 through November 2009 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Variety Wholesalers at (800) 678-7776 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at http://www.vwstores.com
For more information regarding this article please contact:
Jeffrey Marquart
(949)589-0150
jmarquart@marquartlawgroup.com