Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls "Big Red" Wagons Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled November 7, 2007 · CPSC recall 08066 · Northern Tool & Equipment
Hazard
Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Customers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and return it to any Northern Tool store for a free replacement.
Units
About 7,200
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The recalled wagon has a red painted, steel deck with removable wooden sides. The wheels have ball bearings and air-filled tires.
What to do
Customers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and return it to any Northern Tool store for a free replacement.
Contact
For additional information, contact Northern Tool & Equipment Co. at (800) 222-5381 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.northerntool.com
Product
Big Red Wagons
Imported by
Northern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn.
Retailers
Northern Tool & Equipment catalog, Web site, and retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $60.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →