CPSC, Learning Curve Int'l Inc. Announce Recall of: Lead
CPSC, Learning Curve Int'l Inc. Announce Recall of Lamaze Activity Toys
Why was CPSC, Learning Curve Int'l Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from infants and young children. Consumers should contact RCE/LCI for return and replacement instructions. Contact: 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 to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap and Lamaze Soft Bead Buddies activity toys
- Company
- Racing Champions Ertl/Learning Curve Int'l., Inc. (RCE/LCI), of Chicago, IL
- Quantity
- Approximately 3,800
- Sold at
- These toys were sold in March 2003, through specialty and toy stores nationwide, for around $19.99.
- Recall date
- April 4, 2003
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
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.