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Action Figure Playsets Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
August 27, 2009
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Force Soldier Playsets, Pirate Expeditions with Parrot,
and Pirate Expeditions with Treasure
Units: About 8,400
Importer/Distributor: Liquidation Outlet, Inc., of Lakewood, Wash.
Hazard: The action figure toys have surface paints which contain
excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries were reported.
Description: The Force Soldier playsets comes in a plastic bag with SKU
number 70134 printed on the header card. The soldiers (two per bag) are
5" in height and come with an airplane, machine guns and a tropical
tree. The Pirate Expeditions come in a blister packs in two styles with
the SKU number 70136 printed on the header cards. Pirate Expedition
figures are 6.5" in height and have assorted accessories including a
parrot or a treasure chest.
Sold at: Dollar Stores in Washington and Oregon States from September
2007 through July 2009 for $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled products away from young
children immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full
refund or exchange for another toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Liquidation
Outlet, Inc. toll-free at (877) 257-5990 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT
Monday through Friday, or email info@loidistributing.com, or visit one
of the Dollar Stores in person.
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