CPSC Recall in 2007: RC2 Recalls Knights of the Sword Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 800 Britain's "Knights of the Sword" Series Toys. Surface paints on the toy knights contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Britain's "Knights of the Sword" Series ToysUnits: About 800Importer/Distributor: RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.Hazard: Surface paints on the toy knights contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The three recalled silver knight toys are mounted on red horses sold individually in see-through blister cards. "Britains" and "Knights of the Sword" are printed on the top of the card in the packaging. The recalled toys include a mounted silver knight on a red horse with an axe; a mounted silver knight on a red horse with two hands on a raised weapon; and a mounted silver knight on a red horse with a lance.Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide from April 2004 through March 2006 for about $8.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact RC2 toll-free at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://recalls.rc2.com/.
Surface paints on the toy knights contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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None reported.
Specialty toy stores nationwide from April 2004 through March 2006 for about $8.
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