Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard

Recalled August 14, 2007 · CPSC recall 07270 · Mattel

Hazard

Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel. Consumers will need to return the product to receive a replacement toy.

Units

About 253,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recall involves die-cast "Sarge" 2 ½ inch toy cars. The toy looks like a military jeep and measures about 2 ½ inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. The recalled toy has the markings "7EA" and "China" on the bottom. The "Sarge" toy car is sold alone or in a package of two, and may have the product number M1253 (for single cars) and K5925 (for cars sold as a set) printed on the packaging. The cars marked "Thailand" are not included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel. Consumers will need to return the product to receive a replacement toy.

Contact

For additional information, contact Mattel at (800) 916-4997 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com

Product

Sarge die cast toy cars

Imported by

Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

Retailers

Retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $7 and $20 (depending on whether they were sold individually or in sets).

Made in

China

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