Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Fun Express Children's Toys Given Away at Libraries

The recalled toy is made of bendable plastic and is in the shape of a brown dog with black ears, paws and feet, a Dalmatian dog with pink paws, a white dog with orange spots, a brown dog with pink paws, a white cat with orange stripes, a brown cat with pink paws, a black cat with pink ears and a white cat with brown spots. The toys are about 3.75 inches tall. The toy's packaging is labeled as item 39/1461-K and 39/1461-KM.. Recalled by Fun Express Inc., a subsidiary of Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb.. Units affected: About 340,000 toys.

The paint on the bendable toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law. Lead is toxic and, if ingested by young children, can cause adverse health effects.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and discard them.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 17, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06236.