CPSC: Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Toy Police Cars
Units: About 3,000
Importer: TCB Imports, of Vernon, California
Hazard: The red paint on the toy cars contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves toy police cars with a friction function. When the toy car is pushed forward, the car builds momentum. When released, the car moves forward on its own. The cars were sold in red/white and purple/white color combinations. The cars measure 8 inches by 4 inches by 4 ½ inches. Item number TF820 is printed on the product's packaging.
Sold at: Dollar and discount stores nationwide from May 2008 through August 2008 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact TCB Imports, Inc. at (888) 674-5497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tcbimports.com
To see this release on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08412.html
This news arrived on: 10/02/2008
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