CPSCDecember 13, 2007

Children's Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to: Lead

Children's Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Children's Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to recalled?

The recalled 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 these toys away from children and return to the store where purchased for a refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.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
Baby Toys Baby Bead & Wire Toys and Speed Racer Pull Back & Go Action! Cars
Company
Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Quantity
About 300,000
Sold at
Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1 and Deal$ stores nationwide from March 2007 through October 2007 (Baby Bead & Wire Toys) and from September 2007 through November 2007 (Speed Racer Cars) for $1.
Recall date
December 13, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The Baby Bead & Wire Toys are colored wires and colored beads that can slide on a natural wood platform. These bead toys have item number 903419 and date code 71 printed on the back of the packaging. The Speed Racer Pull Back & Go Action! Cars are yellow with black stripes and white with red stripes. Item number 873820 and date code 77 is printed on the back of the packaging.

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