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Target Recalls Various Toys Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards

U.S. CPSCChemicalCutsIngestionSold on TargetNov 15, 2006
Recalled Air, Land and Sea Defender Play Set
Recalled Air, Land and Sea Defender Play Set
Recalled Command Center Action Figure Play Set and Aircraft Carrier Action Figure Play Set
Recalled Command Center Action Figure Play Set and Aircraft Carrier Action Figure Play Set
Recalled Discovery Dinosaur Habitat
Recalled Discovery Dinosaur Habitat
Recalled Tiny Playground Set and Dream House Play Set
Recalled Tiny Playground Set and Dream House Play Set
Recalled Helicopter Action Figure Play Set and Tank Action Figure Play Set
Recalled Helicopter Action Figure Play Set and Tank Action Figure Play Set
Recalled Remote Control Trucks
Recalled Remote Control Trucks

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

Hazard

Some of these toys contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, some of the toys have sharp points, posing laceration or puncture wound hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Target Store for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

Target has received four reports of toys breaking apart, exposing sharp points. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recall involves "Kool Toyz" brand toys, including sets containing die-cast cars, playground set, doll house set, dinosaurs, trucks, boats and planes. The packaging is primary blue and has the "Kool Toyz" logo is on the upper left corner of the packaging. The following chart lists the toys involved in the recall, their item numbers written on the upper right corner of the packaging, and the specific hazards they pose: Product Name Item Number Hazard Truck Carry Case 087/01/0050 Lead Paint and Sharp Points Tiny Playground Play Set 086/10/0048 Lead Paint and Sharp Points Dream House Play Set 086/10/0048 Lead Paint and Sharp Points Discovery Dinosaur Habitat 087/01/0011 Lead Paint Command Center Action Figure Play Set 087/01/0034 Sharp Points Aircraft Carrier Action Figure Play Set 087/01/0034 Sharp Points Air, Land and Sea Defense Play Set 087/01/0036 Lead Paint Tank Action Figure Play Set 087/01/0040 Lead Paint Helicopter Action Figure Play Set 087/01/0040 Lead Paint Remote Control Trucks 087/01/0042 Sharp Points

Sold on

Target Stores nationwide from July 2006 through September 2006 and on Target.com from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $10 and $20.

Contact the company

For additional information, please contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.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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