Schylling Associates · Recalled
Thomas and Friends, Curious George and Other Spinning Tops and Tin Pails Recalled By Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the wooden handles of the tops and pails contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- Units
- About 66,000 spinning tops and about 4,700 pails
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $6–$13
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled tops and pails are primarily metal and have wooden handles. The tops are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or a circus scene. The pails are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or in a solid red or yellow color. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from July 2001 through September 2002. The tops were sold for about $13. The pails were sold for about $6.
- Product type
- Toy Miscellaneous
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Incident log
None.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 am and 5 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.schylling.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 22 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
