Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
USToy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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 |
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