Floppy Friends Horse Toys Recalled by Toy Investments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled May 22, 2008 · CPSC recall 08285 · Floppy
Hazard
Surface paint on the toy horse contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Units
About 300
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The recalled horse toy has a push up base. When the base is pushed up, the toy horse is floppy. When released, the toy horse stands up straight. The horse is brown and white and the base is green with orange, red flowers and dark blue flowers.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Toy Investments Inc. at (800) 356-0474 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Website at www.toysmith.com
Product
Floppy Friends Horse Toys
Imported by
Toy Investments Inc., d/b/a Toysmith, of Auburn, Wash.
Retailers
Hobby stores, gas stations, gift shops and toy stores nationwide from February 2008 through April 2008 for about $4.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →