Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard
USMattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves die-cast "Sarge" 2 ½ inch toy cars. The toy looks like a military jeep and measures about 2 ½ inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. The recalled toy has the markings "7EA" and "China" on the bottom. The "Sarge" toy car is sold alone or in a package of two, and may have the product number M1253 (for single cars) and K5925 (for cars sold as a set) printed on the packaging. The cars marked "Thailand" are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
Sarge die cast toy cars
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Mattel-Recalls-Sarge-Die-Cast-Toy-Cars-Due-To-Violation-of-Lead-Safety-Standard- |
| Title | Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c0fd992458da4957adb9e0a971817f28.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Toy Car |
| Hazards › Name | Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Sarge die cast toy cars |
| Products › Type | Toy Cars |
| Products › Category I D | 2188 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 253,000 |
| Recall I D | 3692 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel. Consumers will need to return the product to receive a replacement toy. |
| Importers › Name | Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $7 and $20 (depending on whether they were sold individually or in sets). |
| Recall Date | 2007-08-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves die-cast "Sarge" 2 ½ inch toy cars. The toy looks like a military jeep and measures about 2 ½ inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. The recalled toy has the markings "7EA" and "China" on the bottom. The "Sarge" toy car is sold alone or in a package of two, and may have the product number M1253 (for single cars) and K5925 (for cars sold as a set) printed on the packaging. The cars marked "Thailand" are not included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 07270 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Mattel at (800) 916-4997 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-06-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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