CPSC Recall in 2007: Toy Cars Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 08-068

Date: November 06, 2007

Product Name: Pull-Back Action Toy Cars

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 380,000 Pull-Back Action Toy Cars. Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Pull-Back Action Toy CarsUnits: About 380,000Importer: Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.Hazard: Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recall involves two styles of "pull and release" toy cars, including a four pack of Super Wheels (UPC #400016576344) and a two pack of Super Racer cars (UPC # 883788965002).Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $1 per pack.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dollargeneral.com.

Hazard Description:

Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 380,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Dollar General stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $1 per pack.

Manufactured In:

China