CPSCJanuary 24, 2008

Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas: Lead

Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas Tree Shops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas recalled?

Surface paint on some pieces of the toys 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 toys away from children and return the toys to any Christmas Tree Shop to receive a refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Christmas Tree Shops at (888) 287-3232 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.christmastreeshops.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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 14217340, 14559211, 14559235

Product
Big Wooden Blocks and Jumbo Wooden Train Sets
Company
First Learning Company Ltd., of Hong Kong, Christmas Tree Shops, of South Yarmouth, Mass.
Quantity
About 15,000
Sold at
Christmas Tree Shops located in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions from October 2006 through November 2007 for between $4 and $20.
Recall date
January 24, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The Big Wooden Blocks contain 30 or 60 colorful block pieces in 11 geometric shapes. The Jumbo Wooden Train Sets contain 70 wooden pieces including trees, stop and railroad crossing signs, a red wooden engine and green train cars. The following style numbers and UPC numbers are printed on the packaging of the toys: Toy Description Style # UPC # Big Wooden Learning Blocks - 30 pieces 7210 14559211 Big Wooden Learning Blocks - 60 pieces 7211 14559235 70-piece Jumbo Wooden Train Sets 13275A 14217340

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