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OKK Trading Inc. Recalls
Toy Racing Cars Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
January 23, 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: Toy Racing Cars
Hazard: Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead,
violating the federal lead paint standard.
Description: This recall involves toy racing cars that are operated with
a remote control. The toy racing car comes with four additional
tires and one remote control. "Formula 1" is printed on the
packaging.
Sold at: Retail dollar and discount stores nationwide from October
2007 through November 2007 for about $1.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this car away from children
and return it to the store where it was purchased for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the company
toll-free at (877)655-8697 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 product is included for identification:

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



