CPSC recall · Reported April 4, 2003
CPSC, Learning Curve Int'l Inc. Announce Recall of Lamaze Activity Toys
The paint on the metal wires of these toys contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disa…
Racing Champions Ertl/Learning Curve Int'l., Inc. (Rce/lci), of Chicago, Il recalled There are two types of activity toys involved in this recall. One toy is a flower shaped ….
CPSC, Learning Curve Int'l Inc. Announce Recall of Lamaze Activity Toys was recalled by Racing Champions Ertl/Learning Curve Int'l., Inc. (Rce/lci), of Chicago, Il in April 4, 2003. Reason: The paint on the metal wires of these toys contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these toys away from infants and young children. Consum…. Verify recall #03532 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Racing Champions Ertl/Learning Curve Int'l., Inc. (Rce/lci), of Chicago, Il issued this CPSC recall-The paint on the metal wires of these toys contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard….
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- April 4, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03532 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
There are two types of activity toys involved in this recall. One toy is a flower shaped toy intended to attach to a stroller, with a green painted metal wire on which plastic beads slide along. The item is the Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap (SKU #97222). The other toy is a floor-based toy with a foam stuffed base, a blue painted metal wire on which plastic beads and stuffed animal heads slide along. This item is the Lamaze Soft Bead Buddies (SKU #97325). Each item has a sewn-in label with the Lamaze logo on the front.
Reason for recall
The paint on the metal wires of these toys contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from infants and young children. Consumers should contact RCE/LCI for return and replacement instructions.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03532 |
| Date reported | April 4, 2003 |
| Date initiated | April 4, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Racing Champions Ertl/Learning Curve Int'l., Inc. (Rce/lci), of Chicago, Il |
| Affected scope | Approximately 3,800 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from infants and young children. Consumers should contact RCE/LCI for return an…
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