CPSC recall · Reported September 27, 2012
Captain Cutlass Pirate Toy Guns Recalled by Dillon Importing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paints on the pirate toy pistols contain excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Ko Lik Manufacturing Ltd., of Hong Kong, China recalled This recall involves Captain Cutlass Pirate Pistol toys with a brown plastic grip, a blac….
Captain Cutlass Pirate Toy Guns Recalled by Dillon Importing Due to Violation of Lead Pai… was recalled by Ko Lik Manufacturing Ltd., of Hong Kong, China in September 27, 2012. Reason: The surface paints on the pirate toy pistols contain excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lea…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pistol toys away from children and contact…. Verify recall #12285 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ko Lik Manufacturing Ltd., of Hong Kong, China issued this CPSC recall-The surface paints on the pirate toy pistols contain excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lea….
- None
- agency class
- September 27, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12285 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, 5 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
This recall involves Captain Cutlass Pirate Pistol toys with a brown plastic grip, a black metallic stock and barrel, and a muzzle with an orange cap. The double-barreled toy pistol has one trigger and two hammers. A skull and crossbones motif is engraved on the grip.
Reason for recall
The surface paints on the pirate toy pistols contain excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pistol toys away from children and contact Dillon Importing for instructions on returning the product 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 | 12285 |
| Date reported | September 27, 2012 |
| Date initiated | September 27, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Ko Lik Manufacturing Ltd., of Hong Kong, China |
| Affected scope | About 6,970 |
| 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 pistol toys away from children and contact Dillon Importing for instructions on re…
- Check the recall number (12285) 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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