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Toys "R" Us Recalls Elite Operations Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
November 2, 2007
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: Elite Operations Toys
Units: About 16,000
Importer/Retailer: Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Manufacturer: Toy World Group Ltd/Chun Tat Toys Factory Limited, of
Guangdong, China
Hazard: Surface coatings on the toys contain excessive levels of lead,
violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves four military-style Elite Operations
toys, including Super Rigs (#1004), Command Patrol Center (#1020),
Barracuda Helicopter (#1023), and 3 Pack 8-inch Figures (#1024). The
product number is located on the toy's packaging.
Sold at: Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and
toysrus.com from
July 2007 through October 2007 for between $10 and $30. No other Elite
Operations brand military play sets are included in this recall.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children,
and return them to any Toys "R" Us for a full refund or store credit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toys "R" Us at
(800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and
between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, or visit the
Toys R Us Web site.
To see this recall, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to CPSC's web site.
For more information on the hazard of lead, please visit our Healthy Environments Section.



