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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2007-08-14

Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard

Is my product affected?

Sarge die cast toy cars

  • Brand Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Mattel has recalled die-cast "Sarge" toy cars measuring approximately 2½ inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide that resemble military jeeps. The surface paint on these toys contains lead levels that exceed federal safety standards. The recalled toys are marked with "7EA" and "China" on the bottom and may be sold individually with product number M1253 or in two-car sets with product number K5925. "Sarge" toy cars marked "Thailand" are not part of this recall.

Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately remove the recalled toys from children and contact Mattel. Consumers will need to return the product to receive a replacement toy.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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.

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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