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Little Rider Toys Recalled by
Master Toys & Novelties Inc. Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
May 21, 2008
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: Cowboy
on a Horse Little Rider Toys
Hazard: Surface paint on the shoe and pants of the rider toy
contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint
standard.
Description: This recall includes a battery operated
cowboy riding a horse toy. The model number 8610B is located on
the product packaging. The horse and rider together measure about
8.5 inches in height by 7.5 inches in length. The rider is wearing
blue pants and a red shirt and the horse is brown. Only Little
Rider Toys with UPC code 603678086101 printed on the product packaging
are included in the recall.
Sold at: Dollar and discount stores nationwide from April 2007
through January 2008 for between $5 and $7.
Remedy: Consumers
should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and
return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Master Toys
& Novelties Inc. at (800) 237-5020 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday
through Friday or visit the firm's
website.
A picture of the recalled product is included for identification:

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



