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Consumer product recall

Archived - Elite Operations Toy Set: Troop Carrier

Starting date:
March 1, 2007
Posting date:
March 1, 2007
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Poisoning Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001367

Affected products

Elite Operations Toy Set: Troop Carrier

Product description

The other sets included in the US recall were not sold in Canada: Command Patrol Center, and Super Rigs Transport Vehicle.

Hazard identified

These toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, the toys have sharp points, posing a laceration hazard.

Number sold

Approximately 1154 units were sold at Toys "R" Us stores across Canada.

Time period sold

From September 2006 to February 2007.

Companies

Retailer
Toys "R" Us
Concord
Ontario
CANADA

What you should do

Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the product and return the toy to Toys "R" Us for a store credit.

For additional information, contact Toys "R" Us at 1-800-869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at Toys "R" Us Company.


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