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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.
 

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