CPSC recall · Reported June 13, 2007
RC2 Corp. Recalls Various Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Surface paints on the recalled products contain lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The CPSC recalled The recall involves wooden vehicles, buildings and other train set components for young c….
RC2 Corp. Recalls Various Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys Due to Lead Poisoning Haz… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 13, 2007. Reason: Surface paints on the recalled products contain lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cau…. Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact …. Verify recall #07212 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-Surface paints on the recalled products contain lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cau….
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- June 13, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07212 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
The recall involves wooden vehicles, buildings and other train set components for young children listed in the chart below. 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. Recalled Product Name Red James Engine & Red James' # 5 Coal Tender Red Lights & Sounds James Engine & Red James' #5 Lights & Sounds Coal Tender James with Team Colors Engine & James with Team Colors #5 Coal Tender Red Skarloey Engine Brown & Yellow Old Slow Coach Red Hook & Ladder Truck & Red Water Tanker Truck Red Musical Caboose Red Sodor Line Caboose Red Coal Car labeled "2006 Day Out With Thomas" on the Side Red Baggage Car Red Holiday Caboose Red "Sodor Mail" Car Red Fire Brigade Truck Red Fire Brigade Train Deluxe Sodor Fire Station Red Coal Car Yellow Box Car Red Stop Sign Yellow Railroad Crossing Sign Yellow "Sodor Cargo Company" Cargo Piece Smelting Yard Ice Cream Factory
Reason for recall
Surface paints on the recalled products contain lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 Corp. for a replacement toy.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07212 |
| Date reported | June 13, 2007 |
| Date initiated | June 13, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1.5 million |
| 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 take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 Corp. for a replacement toy.
- Check the recall number (07212) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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