Mattel "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars recall: Violation of Lead Safety Standard
Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard
Why was Mattel "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars recalled?
Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel. Consumers will need to return the product to receive a replacement toy. Contact: For additional information, contact Mattel at (800) 916-4997 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.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
- Sarge die cast toy cars
- Company
- Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 253,000
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $7 and $20 (depending on whether they were sold individually or in sets).
- Recall date
- August 14, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves die-cast "Sarge" 2 ½ inch toy cars. The toy looks like a military jeep and measures about 2 ½ inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. The recalled toy has the markings "7EA" and "China" on the bottom. The "Sarge" toy car is sold alone or in a package of two, and may have the product number M1253 (for single cars) and K5925 (for cars sold as a set) printed on the packaging. The cars marked "Thailand" are not included in this recall.