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Archived - Various Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Toys
- Starting date:
- June 1, 2007
- Posting date:
- June 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-500001528
Affected products
Various Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Toys
Product description
The recall involves wooden vehicles, buildings and other train set components for young children. The front of the packaging has the logo "Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway" on the upper left-hand corner. A manufacturing code may be located on the bottom of the product or inside the battery cover. Toys marked with codes containing "WJ" or "AZ" are not included in this recall.
For the full Canadian release see:
RC2 Corp. Recalls Various Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard.
For the full U.S. CPSC release and picture see:
RC2 Corp. Recalls Various Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard.
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.
Time period sold
These toys were sold at toy stores and various retailers nationwide from January 2005 through June 2007 for between $10 and $70.
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 replacement toy.
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 Company.
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