Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Fun Express Children's Toys Given Away at Libraries
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-08-17 · 06236
Hazards
The paint on the bendable toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law. Lead is toxic and, if ingested by young children, can cause adverse health effects.
Recall
Number
06236
Date
2006-08-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bendable Dog and Cat Toys
Companies
Retailer(s)
This toy was a free giveaway by libraries nationwide as part of reading programs from January 2006 through August 2006.
Distributor(s)
Fun Express Inc., a subsidiary of Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled toy is made of bendable plastic and is in the shape of a brown dog with black ears, paws and feet, a Dalmatian dog with pink paws, a white dog with orange spots, a brown dog with pink paws, a white cat with orange stripes, a brown cat with pink paws, a black cat with pink ears and a white cat with brown spots. The toys are about 3.75 inches tall. The toy's packaging is labeled as item 39/1461-K and 39/1461-KM.