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CPSC, Learning Curve Int'l Inc. Announce Recall of Lamaze Activity Toys

U.S. CPSCChemicalDamage to hearingApr 4, 2003
Recalled Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap activity toy
Recalled Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap activity toy
Recalled Lamaze Soft Bead Buddies activity toy
Recalled Lamaze Soft Bead Buddies activity toy

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The paint on the metal wires of these toys contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these toys away from infants and young children. Consumers should contact RCE/LCI for return and replacement instructions.

Incidents & injuries

RCE/LCI has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Product description

There are two types of activity toys involved in this recall. One toy is a flower shaped toy intended to attach to a stroller, with a green painted metal wire on which plastic beads slide along. The item is the Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap (SKU #97222). The other toy is a floor-based toy with a foam stuffed base, a blue painted metal wire on which plastic beads and stuffed animal heads slide along. This item is the Lamaze Soft Bead Buddies (SKU #97325). Each item has a sewn-in label with the Lamaze logo on the front.

Sold on

These toys were sold in March 2003, through specialty and toy stores nationwide, for around $19.99.

Contact the company

Consumers should contact RCE/LCI at (800) 704-8697 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.learningcurve.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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