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Archived – “Robot 2000” Collectable Tin Robot
- Starting date:
- November 1, 2007
- Posting date:
- November 1, 2007
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Poisoning Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001598
Affected products
"Robot 2000" Collectable Tin Robot
Product description
The "Robot 2000" is a battery-operated, tin robot standing 30.5 cm tall. It has a red light on the head and chest panels that open.
Hazard identified
Surface paints on the robot contain excessive levels of lead.
Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. There have been no reported injuries.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit the following Healthy Canadians page: Reduce your exposure to lead.
Number sold
54 of the toy robots were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
Sold at specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from October 2006 through September 2007 for about $25.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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Schylling Associates Inc.
Rowley
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-800-541-2929
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
For additional information, contact Schylling at 1-800-767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site.