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Recalled "Galaxy Warriors" Toy Figure -
Recalled "Galaxy Warriors" Toy Figure
Surface paints on the recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
About 380,000
For additional information, contact Henry Gordy International toll-free at (888) 790-2700 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Henry Gordy International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 380,000 "Galaxy Warriors" Toy Figures. Surface paints on the recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Name of Product: "Galaxy Warriors" Toy Figures
Units: About 380,000
Distributor: Henry Gordy International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J.
Hazard: Surface paints on the recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The posable spaceman figures are about 4 ½ inches tall and come with two accessories. They were sold in various colors including yellow, grey, silver, blue, green, gold, black, and red.
Sold at: Family Dollar Stores nationwide from January 2006 through October 2007 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children immediately and return the toy to the firm for a full refund plus postage.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Henry Gordy International toll-free at (888) 790-2700 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children immediately and return the toy to the firm for a full refund plus postage.
None reported.
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