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Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas Tree Shops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Reported: January 24, 2008 Initiated: January 24, 2008 #08174

Product Description

The Big Wooden Blocks contain 30 or 60 colorful block pieces in 11 geometric shapes. The Jumbo Wooden Train Sets contain 70 wooden pieces including trees, stop and railroad crossing signs, a red wooden engine and green train cars. The following style numbers and UPC numbers are printed on the packaging of the toys: Toy Description Style # UPC # Big Wooden Learning Blocks - 30 pieces 7210 14559211 Big Wooden Learning Blocks - 60 pieces 7211 14559235 70-piece Jumbo Wooden Train Sets 13275A 14217340

Reason for Recall

Surface paint on some pieces of the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return the toys to any Christmas Tree Shop to receive a refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Big Wooden Blocks contain 30 or 60 colorful block pieces in 11 geometric shapes. The Jumbo Wooden Train Sets contain 70 wooden pieces including trees, stop and railroad crossing signs, a red wooden engine and green train cars. The following style numbers and UPC numbers are printed on the packaging of the toys: Toy Description Style # UPC # Big Wooden Learning Blocks - 30 pieces 7210 14559211 Big Wooden Learning Blocks - 60 pieces 7211 14559235 70-piece Jumbo Wooden Train Sets 13275A 14217340. Recalled by First Learning Company Ltd., of Hong Kong. Units affected: About 15,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Surface paint on some pieces of the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return the toys to any Christmas Tree Shop to receive a refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 24, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08174.