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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2007-08-21

Hampton Direct Recalls Magnetic Toy Train Sets Due to Lead Exposure Risk

Is my product affected?

Magnetic Toy Train Sets

  • Brand Hampton Direct, of Williston, Vt.

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

What happened

Hampton Direct is recalling Magnetic Alphabet and Number train sets because the paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, which poses a risk of lead exposure to young children. The recalled train sets include a wooden engine, caboose, letters and numbers in various colors. The alphabet train set contains 28 pieces and the number train set contains 12 pieces, with each car measuring 2½ x 2½ x 2 inches.

According to the recall notice, consumers who are customers of record from the catalogues in question will receive a letter in the mail with information on how to obtain a free replacement train. The source states that affected consumers should stop using and dispose of the recalled trains and wait for the mailing with further information about obtaining a replacement.

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

Hazard

The paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using and dispose of the recalled trains. Consumers of record of these three above catalogues will receive a letter in the mail with further information on how to obtain a free replacement train.

Details from the source

This recall involves Magnetic Alphabet and Number train sets. The train sets include a wooden engine, caboose, letters and numbers. The miniature train sets are sold in a rainbow of colors and have either a letter or number attached to the top of a base with four wooden wheels. The alphabet train set contains 28 pieces, and the number train set contains 12 pieces. Each car in the train set is 2½ x 2½ x 2 inches in size.

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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