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Hampton Direct Recalls Magnetic Toy Train Sets Due to Lead Exposure Risk

Reported: August 21, 2007 Initiated: August 21, 2007 #07570

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 27,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Hampton-Direct-Recalls-Magnetic-Toy-Train-Sets-Due-to-Lead-Exposure-Risk

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Units affected: About 27,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 21, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07570.

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