CPSCGeneral Alert
Toy Cars Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Published: November 7, 2007Recall ID: 08068Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Product Description & Identification
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).
Affected Products
Pull-Back Action Toy Cars
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Toy-Cars-Recalled-by-Dollar-General-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Toy Cars Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b1dafc3f3c334f5cbd9a338368248b9f.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Super Wheels Toy Cars |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/344db0824daa45efa627afdaf70415b8.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Super Wheels Toy Cars |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/49e6c35903044e0693a279e1670ad853.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Super Racer Toy Cars |
| Hazards › Name | Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Pull-Back Action Toy Cars |
| Products › Type | Toy Cars |
| Products › Category I D | 2188 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 380,000 |
| Recall I D | 4078 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn. |
| Retailers › Name | Dollar General stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $1 per pack. |
| Recall Date | 2007-11-07T00:00:00 |
| 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). |
| Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C | 400016576344 |
| Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C | 883788965002 |
| Recall Number | 08068 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |