KB Toys Recalls Wooden Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Wooden Pull-Along Alphabet & Math Blocks Wagons, Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagons, 10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts, and Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks

Date of Recall

2007-10-04

CPSC Release Number

08-004

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(888) 843-9520

Units

About 10,000

Importer

KB Toys, Inc., of Pittsfield, Mass.

Sold By

KB Toys stores nationwide. The Pull-Along Wagons were sold from August 2005 to August 2007 for between $9 and $13. The 10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts were sold from August 2006 to September 2007 for about $30. The Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks were sold from August 2006 to September 2007 for about $7.

Problem/Hazard

Surface paints on the toys can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Injuries/Incidents

None.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to any KB Toys retail store for a store credit.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact KB Toys toll-free at (888) 843-9520 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.recall.kbtinfo.com

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