CPSC recall · Reported August 14, 2007
Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard
Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The CPSC recalled The recall involves die-cast "Sarge" 2 ½ inch toy cars. The toy looks like a military jee….
Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 14, 2007. Reason: Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingeste…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel…. Verify recall #07270 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingeste….
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- agency class
- August 14, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07270 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recall involves die-cast "Sarge" 2 ½ inch toy cars. The toy looks like a military jeep and measures about 2 ½ inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. The recalled toy has the markings "7EA" and "China" on the bottom. The "Sarge" toy car is sold alone or in a package of two, and may have the product number M1253 (for single cars) and K5925 (for cars sold as a set) printed on the packaging. The cars marked "Thailand" are not included in this recall.
Reason for recall
Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel. Consumers will need to return the product to receive a replacement toy.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07270 |
| Date reported | August 14, 2007 |
| Date initiated | August 14, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 253,000 |
| 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 the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel. Consumers will need to return the prod…
- Check the recall number (07270) 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
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