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Product Recall Number: 08-068

Why was Pull-Back Action Toy Cars recalled?

Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Pull-Back Action Toy Cars
Here's product recall specific data for Pull-Back Action Toy Cars.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-068

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-11-06

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Pull-Back Action Toy Cars

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 380,000 Pull-Back Action Toy Cars. Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Pull-Back Action Toy CarsUnits: About 380,000Importer: Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.Hazard: Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recall involves two styles of "pull and release" toy cars, including a four pack of Super Wheels (UPC #400016576344) and a two pack of Super Racer cars (UPC # 883788965002).Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $1 per pack.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dollargeneral.com.

  • Hazard Description: Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 380,000

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.

  • Sold At: Dollar General stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $1 per pack.

  • Importers: Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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