CPSCNovember 7, 2007

Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling: Lead

Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling recalled?

Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy 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 a.m. and 5 p.m. 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
Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Top
Company
Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Quantity
About 3,600 (66,000 spinning tops were recalled on August 22, 2007)
Sold at
Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from April 2003 through November 2003 for about $12.
Recall date
November 7, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled spinning top is primarily metal and has wooden handles. The top is printed with Winnie-the-Pooh characters. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall.

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