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Product Recall Number: 08-066

Why was "Big Red" Wagons recalled?

Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

"Big Red" Wagons
Here's product recall specific data for "Big Red" Wagons.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-066

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-11-06

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: "Big Red" Wagons

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Northern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 7,200 "Big Red" Wagons. Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Name of Product: "Big Red" WagonsUnits: About 7,200Importer: Northern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn.Hazard: Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled wagon has a red painted, steel deck with removable wooden sides. The wheels have ball bearings and air-filled tires.Sold through: Northern Tool & Equipment catalog, website, and retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $60.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Customers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and return it to any Northern Tool store for a free replacement.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Northern Tool & Equipment Co. at (800) 222-5381 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.northerntool.com.

  • Hazard Description: Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 7,200

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Customers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and return it to any Northern Tool store for a free replacement.

  • Sold At: Northern Tool & Equipment catalog, website, and retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $60.

  • Importers: Northern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed