CPSCSeptember 30, 2008

Toy Boats Recalled by Buzz's Boatyard Due to Violation: Lead

Toy Boats Recalled by Buzz's Boatyard Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Toy Boats Recalled by Buzz's Boatyard Due to Violation recalled?

The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level 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 contact Buzz's Boatyard for a refund or an exchange. Contact: For additional information, contact at Buzz's Boatyard at (877) 207-1923 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.buzzboats.com/poppop.htm

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
Toy Boats
Company
Buzz's Boatyard, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
Quantity
About 200
Sold at
Buzz's Boatyard's Web site (www.buzzboats.com) from April 2007 to November 2007 for between $3 and $12.
Recall date
September 30, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves two models of tin Pop Pop toy boats. Models included in the recall are the 13-inch "Titanic" and the "Hut" Pop Pop boats.

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