OKK Recalls Toy Robots Due to  Lead Poisoning Hazard

April 9, 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: Interchange Robot Toys

Units: About 2,000

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

Description: The recalled robot toys were sold as a four piece set with various colored robots each carrying a gun in one hand and a shield in the other. "Interchange Robot" is printed on the outside packaging of the product.

Sold at: Dollar stores nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007 for about $1.

Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact:For additional information, contact OKK Trading toll-free at (877) 655-8697/OKK-TOYS between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site.

A picture of the recalled item is provided for identification purposes: