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Hampton Direct Recalls Magnetic Toy Train Sets Due to Lead Exposure Risk

Recalled August 21, 2007 · CPSC recall 07570 · Hampton Direct

Recalled Toy Train Set
Hazard
The paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using and dispose of the recalled trains. Consumers of record of these three above catalogues will receive a letter in the mail with further information on how to obtain a free replacement train.
Units
About 27,000
Incidents / injuries
None.

Description

This recall involves Magnetic Alphabet and Number train sets. The train sets include a wooden engine, caboose, letters and numbers. The miniature train sets are sold in a rainbow of colors and have either a letter or number attached to the top of a base with four wooden wheels. The alphabet train set contains 28 pieces, and the number train set contains 12 pieces. Each car in the train set is 2½ x 2½ x 2 inches in size.

What to do

Consumers should stop using and dispose of the recalled trains. Consumers of record of these three above catalogues will receive a letter in the mail with further information on how to obtain a free replacement train.

Contact

For additional information, contact Hampton Direct at (800) 208-4050 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hamptondirect.co - consumers can also e-mail the firm at [email protected]

Product
Magnetic Toy Train Sets
Imported by
Hampton Direct, of Williston, Vt.
Retailers
Johnson Smith Company, The Paragon Gifts Inc., and Starcrest Products of California catalogues nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for about $30.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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