Regent Products Corp. Recalls Stuffed Ball Toys Due to Lead Hazard
Recalled March 28, 2007 · CPSC recall 07141 · Regent Products
Hazard
The stuffed balls contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should take these balls away from young children immediately and return the toy to the store where purchased for a refund.
Units
About 7,200
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The Fun Ball is an orange stuffed ball toy that measures 4 inches in diameter and is designed to look like a basketball. The ball is printed with colored numbers, letters and "Reg. #PA-10623(HK)."
What to do
Consumers should take these balls away from young children immediately and return the toy to the store where purchased for a refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Regent Products at (800) 940-4869 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.regentproducts.com or e-mail the firm at [email protected]
Product
Stuffed Fun Balls
Manufacturer(s)
Regent Products Corp., River Grove, IL
Retailers
Dollar stores and other discount stores nationwide from June, 2006 through March, 2007 for about $1.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →