Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-08-14 · 07270
Hazards
Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Recall
Number
07270
Date
2007-08-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Sarge die cast toy cars
Companies
Retailer(s)
Retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $7 and $20 (depending on whether they were sold individually or in sets).
Importer(s)
Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recall involves die-cast "Sarge" 2 ½ inch toy cars. The toy looks like a military jeep and measures about 2 ½ inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. The recalled toy has the markings "7EA" and "China" on the bottom. The "Sarge" toy car is sold alone or in a package of two, and may have the product number M1253 (for single cars) and K5925 (for cars sold as a set) printed on the packaging. The cars marked "Thailand" are not included in this recall.