Toys "R" Us Recalls "Elite Operations" Toy Sets Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards

Recalled March 13, 2007 · CPSC recall 07127 · Toys "R"

Super Rigs Transport Vehicle Recalled Toy Set

Hazard

These toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, the toys have sharp points, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return the product to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for full credit.

Units

About 128,700

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves three styles of "Elite Operations" brand toy sets. The military-style play sets contain light and sound vehicles, action figures and accessories. Models included in this recall are: Super Rigs Transport Vehicle (Item # 087286), Command Patrol Center (Item # 920625) and Troop Carrier (Item # 773967). The item numbers are located on the back of the packaging above the barcode. Toy sets sold prior to January 2006 are not included in this recall. No other "Elite Operations" brand toys are affected by this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return the product to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for full credit.

Contact

For additional information, contact Toys "R" Us at (800) TOYSRUS (869-7787) between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.toysrus.com

Product

Elite Operations Toy Sets

Manufacturer(s)

Toy Century Industrial Company Ltd., of Hong Kong

Imported by

Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.

Retailers

Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from January 2006 through early February 2007 for between $15 and $30.

Made in

China

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