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Toy Figures Recalled by Henry Gordy International 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: "Galaxy Warriors" Toy Figures

Units: About 380,000

Distributor: Henry Gordy International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J.

Hazard: Surface paints on the recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The posable spaceman figures are about 4½-inches tall and come with two accessories. They were sold in various colors including yellow, grey, silver, blue, green, gold, black, and red.

Sold at: Family Dollar Stores nationwide from January 2006 through October 2007 for about $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children immediately and return the toy to the firm for a full refund plus postage.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Henry Gordy International toll-free at (888) 790-2700 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.


A picture of the recalled item has been included for easy identification:

                   Picture of Recalled Galaxy Warrior Toy                          Picture of Recalled Galaxy Warrior Toy Packaging

For more information on the hazard of lead, please visit our Healthy Environments Section.

 

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