CPSCOctober 31, 2007

Elite Operations Toys recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Toys "R" Us Recalls Elite Operations Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Elite Operations Toys recalled?

Surface coatings on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children, and return them to any Toys "R" Us for a full refund or store credit. Contact: For additional information, contact Toys "R" Us at (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.toysrus.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
Elite Operations Toys
Company
Toy World Group Ltd/Chun Tat Toys Factory Limited, of Guangdong, China, Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Quantity
About 16,000
Sold at
Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from July 2007 through October 2007 for between $10 and $30.
Recall date
October 31, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall involves four military-style Elite Operations toys, including Super Rigs (#1004), Command Patrol Center (#1020), Barracuda Helicopter (#1023), and 3-Pack 8-inch Figures (#1024). The product number is located on the toy's packaging.

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