CPSC Recall in 2007: Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 3,600 Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Tops (66,000 spinning tops were recalled on August 22, 2007). Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning TopUnits: About 3,600 (66,000 spinning tops were recalled on August 22, 2007)Importer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.Hazard: Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled spinning top is primarily metal and has wooden handles. The top is printed with Winnie-the-Pooh characters. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall.Sold at: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from April 2003 through November 2003 for about $12.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.schylling.com.

Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

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Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from April 2003 through November 2003 for about $12.

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