Captain Cutlass Pirate Toy Guns Recalled by Dillon Importing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled September 27, 2012 · CPSC recall 12285 · Captain
Hazard
The surface paints on the pirate toy pistols contain excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 6,970
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
This recall involves Captain Cutlass Pirate Pistol toys with a brown plastic grip, a black metallic stock and barrel, and a muzzle with an orange cap. The double-barreled toy pistol has one trigger and two hammers. A skull and crossbones motif is engraved on the grip.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pistol toys away from children and contact Dillon Importing for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact toll-free at (800) 654-3696 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dillonimporting.com
Product
Captain Cutlass Toy Pirate Pistols
Manufacturer(s)
Ko Lik Manufacturing Ltd., of Hong Kong, China
Imported by
Dillon Importing Co., of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Retailers
Halloween and specialty stores nationwide from April 2008 through May 2012 for about $6.50.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →