CPSCDecember 10, 2009

Toy Trucks Recalled by Variety Wholesalers Due to: Lead

Toy Trucks Recalled by Variety Wholesalers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Toy Trucks Recalled by Variety Wholesalers Due to recalled?

The toy truck's surface coating contains high 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 return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement product. Contact: For additional information, contact Variety Wholesalers at (800) 678-7776 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.vwstores.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: 698567670073

Product
Super Rig Play Sets
Company
Variety Wholesalers Inc., of Henderson, N.C.
Quantity
About 700
Sold at
Discount stores in the Southeast from September 2009 through November 2009 for about $20.
Recall date
December 10, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves "Super Rig Transport" toy truck with trailer and vehicles. The truck and trailer are multi-colored, holding two vehicles and two action figures. "Super Rigs Play Set" is labeled on the outside of the packaging. The box back has a bar code square with Item No. 67007, Made in China and Bar Code 6-98567-67007-3. The bottom of the trailer has an engraved code 45TNGO9.

Open official CPSC notice Latest recalls