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Fisher-Price Recalls Geo Trax Locomotive Toys Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard

  • Recalled Geo Trax Locomotive Toy
Name of Product:
Geo Trax Locomotive Toys
Hazard:

Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
September 04, 2007
Units:

About 90,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Fisher-Price toll-free at (888) 496-8330 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.service.mattel.com.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 90,000 Geo Trax Locomotive Toys. Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead.

Name of Product: Geo Trax Locomotive Toys

Units: About 90,000

Importer: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.

Hazard: Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall involves the Geo Trax Freightway Transport and Geo Trax Special Track Pack locomotive toys. These toys are red with yellow paint on the ladder and horn details. The recalled models were manufactured between July 31, 2006 and August 20, 2007 and have a date code between 212-6CK through 325-6CK or 001-7CK through 232-7CK marked on the bottom of the product. The packaging on the Freightway Transport model is marked H5705 and the packaging on the Special Track Pack model is marked K3013.

Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from September 2006 through August 2007 for between $3 and $16.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price. Consumers will need to return the product in order to receive a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price toll-free at (888) 496-8330 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.service.mattel.com.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price. Consumers will need to return the product in order to receive a free replacement toy.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Retail stores nationwide from September 2006 through August 2007 for between $3 and $16.
Importer(s):

Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
07-302

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