TCB Imports · Recalled
Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The red paint on the toy cars contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- Units
- About 3,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves toy police cars with a friction function. When the toy car is pushed forward, the car builds momentum. When released, the car moves forward on its own. The cars were sold in red/white and purple/white color combinations. The cars measure 8 inches by 4 inches by 4 ½ inches. Item number TF820 is printed on the product's packaging.
The file
- Sold at
- Dollar and discount stores nationwide from May 2008 through August 2008 for about $1.
- Product type
- Toy Cars
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- TCB Imports, of Vernon, California
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
For additional information, contact TCB Imports, Inc. at (888) 674-5497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tcbimports.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 SEP 25 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.