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Archived - Sarge from the Cars die-cast vehicle assortment
- Starting date:
- August 1, 2007
- Posting date:
- August 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-500001552
Affected products
Sarge from the Cars die-cast vehicle assortment
Product description
The recalled car has a printed date code ending in 7EA. The code can be found on the bottom of the car.
For further details and the full release see:
For the full US CPSC release and picture:
Hazard identified
Surface paints on the recalled toys contain lead in excess of allowable safe limits. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Number sold
Approximately 32,800 of the Sarge cars were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
From February 2007 to August 2007
Companies
- Importer
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Mattel Canada Inc.
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA
- Importer
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Fisher-Price Canada
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take these products away from children. Consumers can contact the company at 1-800-916-4997 to arrange for a refund voucher.
A full list of toys under recall can be found on the company's website.