Horse Toy Figures Recalled by Blip Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Personal Injury News
Article Date: 1/26/2010 | Resource: MLG
Horse Toy Figures Recalled by Blip Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Nature Wonders HD Pinto Horse Toy Figures
Units: About 15,000
Importer: Blip Toys, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard: The surface paint coating on the horse contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves the Nature Wonders HD pinto horse toy figures with model number 92093. The plastic horse is white with brown spots and measures about 4 inches tall. The model number and Nature Wonders HD are printed on the retail tag wrapped around the horses leg.
Sold by: Walmart stores nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for about $4.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Blip Toys to receive a free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Blip Toys toll-free at (888) 405-7696 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.bliptoys.com/recall
For more information regarding this article please contact:
Jeffrey Marquart
(949)589-0150
jmarquart@marquartlawgroup.com