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LM Import & Export Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recalled September 28, 2011 · CPSC recall 11335 · LM Import & Export

Hazard

Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 1,900

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The products are sold in packages of four or six toy cars which are painted in silver, black or blue with red stickers with "super," "max" and "racing" labeled on the top and sides of the cars. The 4" plastic car sets have item numbers "43835" and "43836" printed on a white label on the back of the cardboard packaging. "Gallop X" or "RACING CARS" are also printed on the product packaging.

What to do

Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact LM Import & Export collect at (305) 622-7122 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. LM Import & Export will accept collect calls.

Product

Toy cars

Manufacturer(s)

LM Import & Export, Inc., of Miami, Fla.

Distributed by

Mega Wholesales Corporation, of Miami, Fla.

Retailers

Mega Wholesale stores throughout Miami, Florida from September 2010 through January 2011 for between about $2 and $3 per set.

Made in

China

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