Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Fun Express Children's Toys Given Away at Libraries
Toys & playToddlerPreschoolIngestionLead / chemical
The hazard
The paint on the bendable toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law. Lead is toxic and, if ingested by young children, can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents reported: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and discard them.
Contact: For more information, contact Fun Express Inc. at (800) 723-6155 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.funexpress.com
About this recall
The recalled toy is made of bendable plastic and is in the shape of a brown dog with black ears, paws and feet, a Dalmatian dog with pink paws, a white dog with orange spots, a brown dog with pink paws, a white cat with orange stripes, a brown cat with pink paws, a black cat with pink ears and a white cat with brown spots. The toys are about 3.75 inches tall. The toy's packaging is labeled as item 39/1461-K and 39/1461-KM.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC