CPSC Recall in 2007: Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls "Big Red" Wagons Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 08-066

Date: November 06, 2007

Product Name: "Big Red" Wagons

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Northern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 7,200 "Big Red" Wagons. Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Name of Product: "Big Red" WagonsUnits: About 7,200Importer: Northern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn.Hazard: Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled wagon has a red painted, steel deck with removable wooden sides. The wheels have ball bearings and air-filled tires.Sold through: Northern Tool & Equipment catalog, website, and retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $60.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Customers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and return it to any Northern Tool store for a free replacement.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Northern Tool & Equipment Co. at (800) 222-5381 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.northerntool.com.

Hazard Description:

Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 7,200

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Northern Tool & Equipment catalog, website, and retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $60.

Manufactured In:

China