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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.
 

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