CPSC Recall in 2007: Hampton Direct Recalls Magnetic Toy Train Sets Due to Lead Exposure Risk

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.
Recall Number: 07-570
Date: August 20, 2007
Product Name: Magnetic Toy Train Sets
Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hampton Direct, of Williston, Vt., is voluntarily recalling about 27,000 Magnetic Toy Train Sets. The paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children.Name of Product: Magnetic Toy Train SetsUnits: About 27,000Importer: Hampton Direct, of Williston, Vt.Hazard: The paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None.Description: This recall involves Magnetic Alphabet and Number train sets. The train sets include a wooden engine, caboose, letters and numbers. The miniature train sets are sold in a rainbow of colors and have either a letter or number attached to the top of a base with four wooden wheels. The alphabet train set contains 28 pieces, and the number train set contains 12 pieces. Each car in the train set is 2 ½ x 2 ½ x 2 inches in size.Sold by: Johnson Smith Company, The Paragon Gifts Inc., and Starcrest Products of California catalogues nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for about $30.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using and dispose of the recalled trains. Consumers of record of these three above catalogues will receive a letter in the mail with further information on how to obtain a free replacement train.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hampton Direct at (800) 208-4050 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.hamptondirect.co - consumers can also e-mail the firm at trainrecall@hamptondirect.com.

Hazard Description:

The paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 27,000
Incidents:

None.

Sold At:

Johnson Smith Company, The Paragon Gifts Inc., and Starcrest Products of California catalogues nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for about $30.

Manufactured In:

China