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A.A. of America Inc. Recalls Toy Wrestler Figures Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
 

January 15, 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 Wrestler Figures

Hazard: The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Description: The recalled toy is a package of four action figures.  Each figure is about 5 3/4 inches high.  The UPC number 604111230003 is printed on the product's packaging.

Sold at: Dollar stores and discount stores nationwide from January 2007 through December 2007 for about $1.

Remedy: Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.


Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact A.A. of America toll-free at (888) 822-8697 between o a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the firm, 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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