Target Recalls Various Toys Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards
Various "Kool Toyz" Children's Products
Date of Recall
2006-11-15CPSC Release Number
07-035Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 440-0680Units
About 190,500Distributor
Target Stores, of Minneapolis, Minn.Manufacturer
Toy Century Industrial Ltd., of Hong KongSold By
Target Stores nationwide from July 2006 through September 2006 and on Target.com from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $10 and $20.Problem/Hazard
Some of these toys contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, some of the toys have sharp points, posing laceration or puncture wound hazards.Injuries/Incidents
Target has received four reports of toys breaking apart, exposing sharp points. No injuries have been reported.Description
The recall involves "Kool Toyz" brand toys, including sets containing die-cast cars, playground set, doll house set, dinosaurs, trucks, boats and planes. The packaging is primary blue and has the "Kool Toyz" logo is on the upper left corner of the packaging. The following chart lists the toys involved in the recall, their item numbers written on the upper right corner of the packaging, and the specific hazards they pose:| Product Name | Item Number | Hazard |
|---|---|---|
| Truck Carry Case | 087/01/0050 | Lead Paint and Sharp Points |
| Tiny Playground Play Set | 086/10/0048 | Lead Paint and Sharp Points |
| Dream House Play Set | 086/10/0048 | Lead Paint and Sharp Points |
| Discovery Dinosaur Habitat | 087/01/0011 | Lead Paint |
| Command Center Action Figure Play Set | 087/01/0034 | Sharp Points |
| Aircraft Carrier Action Figure Play Set | 087/01/0034 | Sharp Points |
| Air, Land and Sea Defense Play Set | 087/01/0036 | Lead Paint |
| Tank Action Figure Play Set | 087/01/0040 | Lead Paint |
| Helicopter Action Figure Play Set | 087/01/0040 | Lead Paint |
| Remote Control Trucks | 087/01/0042 | Sharp Points |
Remedy
Consumers should take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Target Store for a full refund.Consumer Contact
For additional information, please contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.comRecall Comments
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