CPSCNovember 7, 2007

Northern Tool & Equipment "Big Red" Wagons recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls "Big Red" Wagons Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Northern Tool & Equipment "Big Red" Wagons recalled?

Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Customers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and return it to any Northern Tool store for a free replacement. Contact: For additional information, contact Northern Tool & Equipment Co. at (800) 222-5381 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.northerntool.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
Big Red Wagons
Company
Northern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn.
Quantity
About 7,200
Sold at
Northern Tool & Equipment catalog, Web site, and retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $60.
Recall date
November 7, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled wagon has a red painted, steel deck with removable wooden sides. The wheels have ball bearings and air-filled tires.

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