CPSC recall · Reported August 21, 2007
Hampton Direct Recalls Magnetic Toy Train Sets Due to Lead Exposure Risk
The paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Magnetic Alphabet and Number train sets. The train sets include a wo….
Hampton Direct Recalls Magnetic Toy Train Sets Due to Lead Exposure Risk was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 21, 2007. Reason: The paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using and dispose of the recalled trains. Consumers of record of th…. Verify recall #07570 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children..
- None
- agency class
- August 21, 2007
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07570 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
This recall involves Magnetic Alphabet and Number train sets. The train sets include a wooden engine, caboose, letters and numbers. The miniature train sets are sold in a rainbow of colors and have either a letter or number attached to the top of a base with four wooden wheels. The alphabet train set contains 28 pieces, and the number train set contains 12 pieces. Each car in the train set is 2½ x 2½ x 2 inches in size.
Reason for recall
The paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using and dispose of the recalled trains. Consumers of record of these three above catalogues will receive a letter in the mail with further information on how to obtain a free replacement train.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07570 |
| Date reported | August 21, 2007 |
| Date initiated | August 21, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 27,000 |
| 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 stop using and dispose of the recalled trains. Consumers of record of these three above catalogues will receive …
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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