Hampton Direct Recalls Magnetic Toy Train Sets Due to Lead Exposure Risk
Toys & playGear & electronicsToddlerPreschoolMagnets
The hazard
The paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children.
Incidents reported: None.
What to do now
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.
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 Web site at www.hamptondirect.co - consumers can also e-mail the firm at trainrecall@hamptondirect.com
About this recall
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 2½ x 2½ x 2 inches in size.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC