Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Fun Express Children's Toys Given Away at Libraries

Bendable Dog and Cat Toys

Date of Recall
2006-08-17

CPSC Release Number
06-236

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(800) 723-6155

Units
About 340,000 toys

Distributor
Fun Express Inc., a subsidiary of Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb.

Problem/Hazard
The paint on the bendable toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law. Lead is toxic and if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.

Injuries/Incidents
No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description
The recalled toy is made of bendable plastic and is in the shape of a brown dog with black ears, paws and feet, a Dalmatian dog with pink paws, a white dog with orange spots, a brown dog with pink paws, a white cat with orange stripes, a brown cat with pink paws, a black cat with pink ears and a white cat with brown spots. The toys are about 3.75 inches tall. The toy's packaging is labeled as item 39/1461-K and 39/1461-KM.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and discard them.

Consumer Contact
: For more information, contact Fun Express Inc. at (800) 723-6155 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.funexpress.com

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