CPSCGeneral Alert
Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Published: September 25, 2008Recall ID: 08412Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The red paint on the toy cars contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves toy police cars with a friction function. When the toy car is pushed forward, the car builds momentum. When released, the car moves forward on its own. The cars were sold in red/white and purple/white color combinations. The cars measure 8 inches by 4 inches by 4 ½ inches. Item number TF820 is printed on the product's packaging.
Affected Products
Toy Police Cars
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Toy-Police-Cars-Recalled-by-TCB-Imports-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fdffcc0bce564c119b95edf231dd79ea.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Toy Police Car |
| Hazards › Name | The red paint on the toy cars contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Toy Police Cars |
| Products › Type | Toy Cars |
| Products › Category I D | 2188 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,000 |
| Recall I D | 4489 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | TCB Imports, of Vernon, California |
| Retailers › Name | Dollar and discount stores nationwide from May 2008 through August 2008 for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2008-09-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves toy police cars with a friction function. When the toy car is pushed forward, the car builds momentum. When released, the car moves forward on its own. The cars were sold in red/white and purple/white color combinations. The cars measure 8 inches by 4 inches by 4 ½ inches. Item number TF820 is printed on the product's packaging. |
| Recall Number | 08412 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact TCB Imports, Inc. at (888) 674-5497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tcbimports.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |