CPSCGeneral Alert
Thomas and Friends, Curious George and Other Spinning Tops and Tin Pails Recalle...
Published: August 22, 2007Recall ID: 07282Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Surface paints on the wooden handles of the tops and pails contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled tops and pails are primarily metal and have wooden handles. The tops are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or a circus scene. The pails are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or in a solid red or yellow color. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
Spinning Tops and Tin Pails
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Thomas-and-Friends-Curious-George-and-Other-Spinning-Tops-and-Tin-Pails-Recalled-By-Schylling-Associates-Due-To-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Thomas and Friends, Curious George and Other Spinning Tops and Tin Pails Recalled By Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c2dfc27d6ee04abbab953302c7afb26f.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Spinning Top |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ff5b5db302ba4463b0b6b92926c50851.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Spinning Top |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d884051c19dc4c3f9bab00c6d0ed318e.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Spinning Top |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c825c98d13834691aa555ac1185b938b.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Tin Pails |
| Hazards › Name | Surface paints on the wooden handles of the tops and pails contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
| Injuries › Name | None. |
| Products › Name | Spinning Tops and Tin Pails |
| Products › Type | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products › Category I D | 2198 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 66,000 spinning tops and about 4,700 pails |
| Recall I D | 3702 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy. |
| Importers › Name | Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from July 2001 through September 2002. The tops were sold for about $13. The pails were sold for about $6. |
| Recall Date | 2007-08-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled tops and pails are primarily metal and have wooden handles. The tops are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or a circus scene. The pails are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or in a solid red or yellow color. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 07282 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 am and 5 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.schylling.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |