Three Lead Recalls – Barbie Accessory Toys, Geo Trax Locomotive Toys and Bongo Band Toys
September 06, 2007
Three Lead Recalls – BarbieŇ Accessory Toys, Geo Trax Locomotive Toys and Bongo Band Toys
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of three voluntary recalls of Barbie, Geo Trax and Bongo Band toys. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead.
BarbieŇ Accessory Toys
Product Description: The recall involves various Barbie accessory toys that were manufactured between September 30, 2006 and August 20, 2007. The model names, product numbers and affected date code numbers are listed in the chart below. The product and date code numbers are printed on the largest component of the toy sets.
Product Lead Hazard Product Number Date Code Number
Barbie® Dream Puppy House™ lead paint on dog J9485 286-6JX through 365-6JX 001-7JX through 232-7JX
Barbie® Dream Kitty Condo™ Playset lead paint on cat J9486 286-6JX through 365-6JX001-7JX through 232-7JX
Barbie® Table and Chairs Kitchen Playset lead paint on dog, chip platter, dinner plates K8606 All
Barbie® Bathtub and Toilet Playset lead paint on cat K8607 All
Barbie® Futon and Table Living Room Playset lead paint on cat K8608 All
Barbie® Desk and Chair Bedroom Playset lead paint on dog K8609 All
Barbie® Couch & Table Living Room Playset lead paint on purse K8613 All
Sold: Retail stores nationwide from October 2006 through August 2007 for about $10.
Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel for instructions on how to receive a free replacement toy of equal value. For additional information, contact Mattel's Fisher-Price hotline at (888) 496-8330 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mattel.com/safety.
Fisher Price Geo Trax Locomotive Toys
Product Description: The recall involves the Geo Trax Freightway Transport and Geo Trax Special Track Pack locomotive toys. These toys are red with yellow paint on the ladder and horn details. The recalled models were manufactured between July 31, 2006 and August 20, 2007 and have a date code between 212-6CK through 325-6CK or 001-7CK through 232-7CK marked on the bottom of the product. The packaging on the Freightway Transport model is marked H5705 and the packaging on the Special Track Pack model is marked K3013.
Sold: Retail stores nationwide from September 2006 through August 2007 for between $3 and $16.
Importer: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price. Consumers will need to return the product in order to receive a free replacement toy. For additional information, contact Fisher-Price toll-free at (888) 496-8330 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com
Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band Toys
Product Description: The recalled toys have two bongos, including one with a yellow and green plastic drum base with a blue drum surface. The other bongo is yellow and green plastic drum base with an orange drum surface with "It's a Big, Big World" printed on it. The toys were sold with animal shaped accessories including a monkey, bird, tambourine and drum stick. The toys have product number K9343 inside the orange drum. A date code between 139-7SH and 232-7SH is printed on the drum's orange ring surface. Bongo Band toys included in this recall must have both the product number and date code.
Sold: Retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through August 2007 for about $20.
Importer: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on returning the product in order to receive a free replacement toy. For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (888) 496-8330 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.mattel.com/safety
Pictures of all of the recalled item 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.
