Recalls / 2007-08-21

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

07570 · Recalled 2007-08-21 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

None.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Magnetic Toy Train Sets		About 27,000

Parties

Importer: Hampton Direct, of Williston, Vt.
Made in: China
Sold at: Johnson Smith Company, The Paragon Gifts Inc., Starcrest Products of California catalogues nationwide

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Hampton Direct at (800) 208-4050 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hamptondirect.co - consumers can also e-mail the firm at trainrecall@hamptondirect.com

Source: CPSC recall 07570. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.