CPSC recall · Reported March 20, 2008
Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively by QVC
Surface paints on the puzzle pieces and components contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The CPSC recalled The recall includes the 16 piece Puzzle Track Play sets also known as Battery Operated Pu….
Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusivel… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 20, 2008. Reason: Surface paints on the puzzle pieces and components contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal le…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy puzzle sets away from children and ret…. Verify recall #08551 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-Surface paints on the puzzle pieces and components contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal le….
- None
- agency class
- March 20, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08551 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 includes the 16 piece Puzzle Track Play sets also known as Battery Operated Puzzle Vehicle sets. QVC item number T16876 is printed on the exterior of the brown box packaging. The sets have plastic puzzle pieces that when put together form a track with a battery operated train, fire engine or school bus vehicle designed to run on the track. Miniature street signs, traffic cones, and a battery for the vehicle are also included in the sets.
Reason for recall
Surface paints on the puzzle pieces and components contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy puzzle sets away from children and return to QVC for a full refund including shipping and handling. Consumers who purchased the recalled set from QVC's television program or at QVC.com were sent a package by mail containing return information. Consumers who purchased the recalled set at the QVC Studio store should return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08551 |
| Date reported | March 20, 2008 |
| Date initiated | March 20, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 198,000 |
| 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 toy puzzle sets away from children and return to QVC for a full refund including s…
- Check the recall number (08551) 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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