Thomas and Friends recall: Lead
Thomas and Friends, Curious George and Other Spinning Tops and Tin Pails Recalled By Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Why was Thomas and Friends recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy. Contact: 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 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
- Spinning Tops and Tin Pails
- Company
- Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
- Quantity
- About 66,000 spinning tops and about 4,700 pails
- Sold at
- 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.
- Recall date
- August 22, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None.
- Agency
- CPSC
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.