Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas Tree Shops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Released: Thursday, January 24, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Christmas Tree Shops, of South Yarmouth, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 15,000 Big Wooden Blocks and Jumbo Wooden Train Sets. Surface paint on some pieces of the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Recall Details
Product
Big Wooden Blocks and Jumbo Wooden Train Sets
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 |
Hazards
Surface paint on some pieces of the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return the toys to any Christmas Tree Shop to receive a refund.
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