I know that toy recalls have become an increasing concern for parents, especially with the current lead paint scare, so I’ve decided to help make parents aware of current recalls by posting them here at ToyTalk as they occur. I will be checking daily to see if any new recalls are added, but please feel free to alert me via e-mail if you hear of any that I don’t catch!
This one was just added yesterday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
Western Rider Push Toy by Santa’s Toy Corporation
Reason for recall: Excessive levels of lead in surface paint
About 9,000 of these toys are included in the recall. The push toy features a horse and rider with a 20″ detachable handle, and the toys were sold in dollar and discount stores from February 2005 through February 2008, for about $2.50 to $3.00. The toys should be taken immediately to the stores from which they were purchase for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Santa’s Toy Corp. toll-free at (888) 726-8208 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or e-mail the firm at info@santastoycorp.com
