January 28, 2008
Date of Release: For Further Information Please Call:
January 28, 2008 Christa Huegerich, Public Health Educator
435-3271
Lead Recall – Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of the following voluntary recall. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that the product contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Product Description: The Big Wooden Blocks contain 30 or 60 colorful block pieces in 11 geometric shapes. The Jumbo Wooden Train Sets contain 70 wooden pieces including trees, stop and railroad crossing signs, a red wooden engine and green train cars. The following style numbers and UPC numbers are printed on the packaging of the toys:
Toy Description Style # UPC #
Big Wooden Learning Blocks – 30 pieces 7210 14559211
Big Wooden Learning Blocks – 60 pieces 7211 14559235
70 piece Jumbo Wooden Train Sets 13275A 14217340
Manufacturer: First Learning Company Ltd., of Hong Kong
Manufactured in: China
Sold at: .Christmas Tree Shops located in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions from October 2006 through November 2007 for between $4 and $20.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return the toys to any Christmas Tree Shop to receive a refund. or contact Christmas Tree Shops at (888) 287-3232 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.christmastreeshops.com.
Pictures of the recalled items are available at www.cpsc.gov.
Young children are especially at risk for lead poisoning because they often put non-food items in their mouth. Children with lead poisoning do not look sick. A blood lead test must be done to determine if a child has lead poisoning. If left untreated, lead poisoning can cause behavioral and learning problems. To have your child tested or for more information about lead poisoning prevention call your doctor or the Onondaga County Health Department Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271.
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