Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported June 25, 2015
Northern Tool + Equipment Recalls Little Digger Toy Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The red paint on the Little Digger toy frame contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
The recall
Intradin Import & Export Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The red paint on the Little Digger toy frame contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under fed….
- Moderate
- severity level
- June 25, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15172 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #15172) was formally reported on June 25, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Intradin Import & Export Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 7,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: The red paint on the Little Digger toy frame contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the Little Digger Toy, put it out of reach of children and contact the firm for a full refund. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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.
Children & Baby Products recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category — 3,041 children & baby products recalls on record
Where this recall sits in the database
Of 83,949 recalls in the database, 21,198 are high severity, 58,883 moderate, and 3,868 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Affected scope
About 7,000
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
This recall involves Wel-Bilt brand Little Diggers, Item # 28303. It is a stationary scooper toy with moveable poles that allow the child to scoop items up into the bucket. The item has a red powder-coated steel frame with a black plastic seat and black adjustable scoop with two yellow plastic grips on the poles and a six-sided frame base. The measurements are about 17 inches high and 25 inches wide. It has a manufacture date of August 2014 through June 2015. Wel-Bilt is printed on the front of the bucket and the manufacture date is written on the tracking label located on the bucket. The item number #28303 is printed only on the toy's packaging
Reason for recall
The red paint on the Little Digger toy frame contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
Remedy — what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the Little Digger Toy, put it out of reach of children and contact the firm for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15172 |
| Date reported | June 25, 2015 |
| Date initiated | June 25, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Intradin Import & Export Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China |
| Affected scope | About 7,000 |
| 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Wel-Bilt brand Little Diggers, Item # 28303. It is a stationary scooper toy with moveable poles that allow the child to scoop items up into the bucket. The item has a red powder-coated steel frame with a black plastic seat and black adjustable scoop with two yellow plastic grips on the poles and a six-sided frame base. The measurements are about 17 inches high and 25 inches wide. It has a manufacture date of August 2014 through June 2015. Wel-Bilt is printed on the front of the bucket and the manufacture date is written on the tracking label located on the bucket. The item number #28303 is printed only on the toy's packaging. Recalled by Intradin Import & Export Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China. Units affected: About 7,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The red paint on the Little Digger toy frame contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the Little Digger Toy, put it out of reach of children and contact the firm for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 25, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15172.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (15172) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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Data Sources
Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported June 25, 2015.
- Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
- Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
- Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA) Aggregated federal recall feeds Recall data normalized across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type).