Lead Paint Toy Recall Grows: 7 More Products

This toy wagon was among the most recently recalled products due to lead paint.

Photo: CPSC

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Seven more Chinese-made toys have been recalled because they contain toxic lead paint.

Lead can cause permanent brain damage, lowering IQ and even potentially increasing a child's propensity for violent behavior. Fetuses and children are most susceptible.

Here's a look at the latest toys recalled:

1. "Big Red" Wagons imported by Northern Tool & Equipment. About 7,200 red-painted, steel-deck wagons with removable wooden sides have excess levels of lead on the surface and handle. The wheels have ball bearings and air-filled tires. They were sold through the Northern Tool & Equipment catalog, Website, and retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $60.

   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 northerntool.com.

2. Toy Dragster and Funny Car imported by International Sourcing Ltd. About 7,500 plastic toy cars have excessive levels of lead on the wheels, surface and engine. The dragster is about 22 inches long, black with various sponsor decals. The funny car is 14 inches long and black. Both models have the ISL logo imprinted on the underside and were sold at National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) events through Schumacher Racing, and by Matco Tools through door-to-door sales by its representatives from March 2007 through September 2007.

   For additional information, contact International Sourcing Ltd at (877) 404-1584 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Website at islpromotions.com.

3. Pull-back action toy cars imported by Dollar General. About 380,000 "pull and release" toy cars, including a four-pack of Super Wheels(UPC #400016576344) and a two-pack of Super Racer cars (UPC # 883788965002), have excessive levels of lead on surface paint. They were sold at Dollar General stores from April to October 2007 for $1 a pack.

   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 dollargeneral.com.

4. Duck Family Collectible Toy imported by Schylling Associates, Inc. About 3,500 large wind-up duck families, which are made of tin and primarily yellow, have excessive levels of lead. They were sold at specialty stores and gift shops from January to August 2007.

   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 schylling.com.

5. Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Tops imported by Schylling Associates. About 3,600 additional metal spinning tops with wooden handles printed with Winnie-the-Pooh characters were recalled, in addition to an earlier recall covering 66,000 tops. They were sold at specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from April to November 2003 for about $12.

   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 schylling.com.

6. Dizzy Ducks Music Box imported by Schylling Associates. About 1,300 wind-up music boxes with ducks that spin and play music contain lead paint on the wooden bases. They were sold at specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from March through October 2007 for about $12.

   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 schylling.com.

7. Collectible Tin "Robot 2000" imported by Schylling Associates. About 2,600 battery-operated tin robots, about 12-inches tall, with a red light on the head and a chest panel that opens, contain excessive levels of lead. They were sold at specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from October 2006 through September 2007 for about $25.

   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 schylling.com.

To see photos of these toys, or to review past recalls, visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission Website.

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