Toys "R" Us Recalls Elite Operations Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Elite Operations Toys

Date of Recall

2007-10-31

CPSC Release Number

08-057

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 869-7787

Units

About 16,000

Manufacturer

Toy World Group Ltd/Chun Tat Toys Factory Limited, of Guangdong, China

Importer

Toys “R” Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.

Sold By

Toys “R” Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from July 2007 through October 2007 for between $10 and $30. No other Elite Operations brand military play sets are included in this recall.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

The recall involves four military-style Elite Operations toys, including Super Rigs (#1004), Command Patrol Center (#1020), Barracuda Helicopter (#1023), and 3 Pack 8-inch Figures (#1024). The product number is located on the toy’s packaging.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children, and return them to any Toys “R” Us for a full refund or store credit.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Toys “R” Us at (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.toysrus.com

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