Toys "R" Us · Recalled
Toys "R" Us Recalls "Elite Operations" Toy Sets Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards
These toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, the toys have sharp points, posing a laceration hazard.
- Units
- About 128,700
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $15–$30
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves three styles of "Elite Operations" brand toy sets. The military-style play sets contain light and sound vehicles, action figures and accessories. Models included in this recall are: Super Rigs Transport Vehicle (Item # 087286), Command Patrol Center (Item # 920625) and Troop Carrier (Item # 773967). The item numbers are located on the back of the packaging above the barcode. Toy sets sold prior to January 2006 are not included in this recall. No other "Elite Operations" brand toys are affected by this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from January 2006 through early February 2007 for between $15 and $30.
- Product type
- Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Toy Century Industrial Company Ltd., of Hong Kong, Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return the product to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for full credit.
For additional information, contact Toys "R" Us at (800) TOYSRUS (869-7787) between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.toysrus.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 13 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
