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Mini Toy Cars and Cartoon Bubble Guns Recalled Due to Lead Exposure

February 25, 2009

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: "Pull-A-Long Cars, Mini Pull Back Cars, and Cartoon Bubble Guns"

Hazard: The surface paints contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Description:
        - Pull Back Cars: Model KK-4382 UPC# 78246804382 3-Piece Rattle Set: Model ET-1388
          UPC#800323013882
        - Pull-A-Long Car: Model ET-1041 UPC# 800323010416, Model KK-4218 UPC# 782468042180
        - Battery-Operated Cartoon Bubble Gun: Model KK-4275 UPC# 782468042753, Model KK-4276
          UPC#782468042760
        - Battery-Operated Dolphin Bubble Gun: Model OR-2238
          UPC# 868333022386

Sold at: Dollar stores and toy stores nationwide from July 2007 through December 2008 for between $1 and $5.

Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled products away from young children immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact CBB Group, Inc. toll-free at (866) 628-6238 anytime, or visit the firm's website.

A picture of the product is provided for purposes of identification:

                   

                                   

                                    

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

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