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Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Fun Express Children's Toys Given Away at Libraries

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionAug 17, 2006
Recalled Bendable Dog and Cat Toys
Recalled Bendable Dog and Cat Toys

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

Hazard

The paint on the bendable toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law. Lead is toxic and, if ingested by young children, can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and discard them.

Incidents & injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recalled toy is made of bendable plastic and is in the shape of a brown dog with black ears, paws and feet, a Dalmatian dog with pink paws, a white dog with orange spots, a brown dog with pink paws, a white cat with orange stripes, a brown cat with pink paws, a black cat with pink ears and a white cat with brown spots. The toys are about 3.75 inches tall. The toy's packaging is labeled as item 39/1461-K and 39/1461-KM.

Sold on

This toy was a free giveaway by libraries nationwide as part of reading programs from January 2006 through August 2006.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Fun Express Inc. at (800) 723-6155 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.funexpress.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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