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Floppy Friends
Horse Toys Recalled by Toy Investments Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
May 28, 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: Floppy
Friends Horse Toys
Hazard: Surface paint on the toy horse contains excessive levels of
lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Description: The
recalled horse toy h as a push up base. When the base is pushed
up, the toy horse is floppy. When released, the toy horse stands
up straight. The horse is brown and white and the base is green
with orange, red flowers and dark blue flowers.
Sold at: Hobby stores, gas stations, gift shops, and toy stores
nationwide from February 2008 through April 2008 for about $4.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from
children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toy
Investments Inc. at
A picture of the recalled product is included for identification:(800) 356-0474 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website.

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



