Effective - November 7, 2007
Name of Product: Pull-Back Action Toy Cars
Units: About 380,000
Importer: Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Hazard: Surface paint on the recalled toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This lead recall involves two styles of “pull and release” toy cars, including a four pack of Super Wheels (UPC #400016576344) and a two pack of Super Racer cars (UPC # 883788965002).
Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $1 per pack.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.dollargeneral.com
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08068.html