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Thomas and Friends, Curious George and Other Spinning Tops and Tin Pails Recalled By Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionAug 22, 2007
Recalled Spinning Top
Recalled Spinning Top
Recalled Spinning Top
Recalled Spinning Top
Recalled Spinning Top
Recalled Spinning Top
Recalled Tin Pails
Recalled Tin Pails

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

Hazard

Surface paints on the wooden handles of the tops and pails contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.

Incidents & injuries

None.

Product description

The recalled tops and pails are primarily metal and have wooden handles. The tops are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or a circus scene. The pails are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or in a solid red or yellow color. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall.

Sold on

Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from July 2001 through September 2002. The tops were sold for about $13. The pails were sold for about $6.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 am and 5 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.schylling.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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