Mattel · Recalled
Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard
Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- Units
- About 253,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $7–$20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves die-cast "Sarge" 2 ½ inch toy cars. The toy looks like a military jeep and measures about 2 ½ inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. The recalled toy has the markings "7EA" and "China" on the bottom. The "Sarge" toy car is sold alone or in a package of two, and may have the product number M1253 (for single cars) and K5925 (for cars sold as a set) printed on the packaging. The cars marked "Thailand" are not included in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $7 and $20 (depending on whether they were sold individually or in sets).
- Product type
- Toy Cars
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel. Consumers will need to return the product to receive a replacement toy.
For additional information, contact Mattel at (800) 916-4997 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.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 AUG 14 2007; last revised JUN 12 2014.