CPSC Recall in 1989: James Industries, Inc. Recalls Slinky Pull Toys

WASHINGTON, DC. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), James Industries, Inc., Hollidaysburg, PA, announced a voluntary recall of Slinky pull toys in the form of a train, worm, seal, frog, caterpillar, dalmatian, and kitten. The company has determined that the red paint used on the eyes, tongue, and cheeks of the toys may contain lead in excess of 0.06 percent and are not in compliance with CPSC regulations limiting lead content in paint on children's articles. The pull toys all have red and white pull cords and come in two assortments: Assortment #590 Model #200 - Slinky Train - red, white and blue Model #225 - Slinky Dalmatian - red, white and black Model #310 - Slinky Caterpillar - dark green, light green, and yellow Assortment #490 Model #425 - Slinky Seal - blue Model #440 - Slinky Frog - green Model #250 - Slinky Worm - red and yellow Model #480 - Slinky Kitten - pink and blue While thousands of these toys were sold nationwide in variety and chain stores since 1986, no injury reports or consumer complaints have been received by the company or CPSC. Consumers should remove these toys from their children and return them to the store where purchased for an exchange or refund. Consumers may also return their Slinky toys to James Industries, Inc., Beaver Street Extension, P.O. Box 407, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.

The company has determined that the red paint used on the eyes, tongue, and cheeks of the toys may contain lead in excess of 0.06 percent and are not in compliance with CPSC regulations limiting lead content in paint on children's articles.

Refund, Replace

No injury reports or consumer complaints have been received by the company or CPSC.