CPSC Recall in 2006: Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Fun Express Children's Toys Given Away at Libraries

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-236

Date: August 16, 2006

Product Name: Bendable Dog and Cat Toys

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fun Express Inc., a subsidiary of Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb., is voluntarily recalling about 340,000 toys. 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.Name of Product: Bendable Dog and Cat ToysUnits: About 340,000 toysDistributor: Fun Express Inc., a subsidiary of Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb.Hazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.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.Provided through: This toy was a free giveaway by libraries nationwide as part of reading programs from January 2006 through August 2006.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and discard them.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Fun Express Inc. at (800) 723-6155 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.funexpress.com.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Dispose

Units: About 340,000 toys

Incidents:

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

This toy was a free giveaway by libraries nationwide as part of reading programs from January 2006 through August 2006.

Manufactured In:

China