CPSC Recall in 2007: Toys "R" Us Recalls "Elite Operations" Toy Sets Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 128,700 "Elite Operations" Toy Sets. These toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, the toys have sharp points, posing a laceration hazard.Name of product: "Elite Operations" Toy SetsUnits: About 128,700Importer/Retailer: Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.Manufacturer: Toy Century Industrial Company Ltd., of Hong KongHazard: These toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, the toys have sharp points, posing a laceration hazard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves three styles of "Elite Operations" brand toy sets. The military-style play sets contain light and sound vehicles, action figures and accessories. Models included in this recall are: Super Rigs Transport Vehicle (Item # 087286), Command Patrol Center (Item # 920625) and Troop Carrier (Item # 773967). The item numbers are located on the back of the packaging above the barcode. Toy sets sold prior to January 2006 are not included in this recall. No other "Elite Operations" brand toys are affected by this recall.Sold at: Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from January 2006 through early February 2007 for between $15 and $30.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return the product to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for full credit.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toys "R" Us at (800) TOYSRUS (869-7787) between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.toysrus.com.
These toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, the toys have sharp points, posing a laceration hazard.
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None reported.
Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from January 2006 through early February 2007 for between $15 and $30.
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Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.