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Archived - Britain's “Knights of the Sword” Series Toys
- Starting date:
- September 1, 2007
- Posting date:
- September 1, 2007
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001564
Affected products
Britain's "Knights of the Sword" Series Toys
Product description
The three recalled silver knight toys are mounted on red horses sold individually in see-through blister cards. "Britains" and "Knights of the Sword" are printed on the top of the card in the packaging. The recalled toys include: 1) a mounted silver knight on a red horse with an axe; 2) a mounted silver knight on a red horse with two hands on a raised weapon; and 3) a mounted silver knight on a red horse with a lance.
For the full US CPSC release and pictures:
RC2 Recalls Knights of the Sword Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard identified
Surface paints on the recalled products contain lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. There have been no reported injuries in Canada or the U.S.
Number sold
Approximately 27 units were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
These items have not been sold in Canada since 2005.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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RC2 Corp.
Oak Brook
Illinois
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 Corp. for a full refund.
RC2 is contacting those retailers and asking them to post notices in store.
For additional information, contact RC2 Corp. toll-free at 866-725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. CT Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at RC2 Corp Company.