LM Import & Export Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Toy cars

Date of Recall

2011-09-28

CPSC Release Number

11-335

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(305) 622-7122 collect

Units

About 1,900

Distributor

Mega Wholesales Corporation, of Miami, Fla.

Manufacturer

LM Import & Export, Inc., of Miami, Fla.

Sold By

Mega Wholesale stores throughout Miami, Florida from September 2010 through January 2011 for between about $2 and $3 per set.

Problem/Hazard

Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

The products are sold in packages of four or six toy cars which are painted in silver, black or blue with red stickers with "super," "max" and "racing" labeled on the top and sides of the cars. The 4" plastic car sets have item numbers "43835" and "43836" printed on a white label on the back of the cardboard packaging. "Gallop X" or "RACING CARS" is also printed on the product packaging.

Remedy

Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact LM Import & Export collect at (305) 622-7122 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. LM Import & Export will accept collect calls.

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