Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Toy Cars Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Released: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 by CPSC

Nov

7

2007
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 380,000 Pull-Back Action Toy Cars. Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

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Recall Details

Product

Pull-Back Action Toy Cars

Description

The recall involves two styles of “pull and release” toy cars, including a four pack of Super Wheels (UPC #400016576344) and a two pack of Super Racer cars (UPC # 883788965002).

Hazards

Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.


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