# Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard
> **CPSC recall** · 2007-08-14 · 07270 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 07270
- **Date:** 2007-08-14
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Sarge die cast toy cars

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Mattel-Recalls-Sarge-Die-Cast-Toy-Cars-Due-To-Violation-of-Lead-Safety-Standard-)
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