CPSCSeptember 28, 2011

LM Import & Export Toy Cars recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

LM Import & Export Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was LM Import & Export Toy Cars recalled?

Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact LM Import & Export collect at (305) 622-7122 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. LM Import & Export will accept collect calls.

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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 cars
Company
LM Import & Export, Inc., of Miami, Fla., Mega Wholesales Corporation, of Miami, Fla.
Quantity
About 1,900
Sold at
Mega Wholesale stores throughout Miami, Florida from September 2010 through January 2011 for between about $2 and $3 per set.
Recall date
September 28, 2011
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The products are sold in packages of four or six toy cars which are painted in silver, black or blue with red stickers with "super," "max" and "racing" labeled on the top and sides of the cars. The 4" plastic car sets have item numbers "43835" and "43836" printed on a white label on the back of the cardboard packaging. "Gallop X" or "RACING CARS" are also printed on the product packaging.

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