Northern Tool recalls Little Digger Toy (Item #28303) due to lead paint in red frame. Stop using immediately to avoid lead poisoning in children.
The red paint on the Little Digger toy frame contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
Northern Tool is recalling Little Digger toys made between August 2014 and June 2015 because the red paint contains unsafe lead levels. This poses a lead poisoning risk to children who might ingest the paint.
The red powder-coated steel frame contains excessive lead, which can be ingested by children. Lead poisoning can cause serious health issues, especially in young children.
Parents and caregivers of children under 8 years old who own the recalled Little Digger toys are most at risk. Children who might put their hands in the toy's paint are particularly vulnerable.
Look for the Wel-Bilt brand Little Digger Toy with Item #28303. The toy has a red frame, black plastic seat, and was manufactured between August 2014 and June 2015.
Immediately stop using the Little Digger Toy and put it out of reach of children.
Contact Northern Tool for a full refund to resolve the issue.
Consumers should immediately stop using the Little Digger Toy, put it out of reach of children and contact the firm for a full refund.
No, the red paint contains excessive lead which can cause lead poisoning in children.
The toy was manufactured between August 2014 and June 2015.
Look for the Wel-Bilt brand with Item #28303, red frame, black plastic seat, and manufactured between August 2014 and June 2015.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Northern Tool to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6427 — Northern Tool Little Digger Toy Hello, I own a Little Digger Toy that is covered by recall 6427 from Northern Tool. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the Little Digger Toy, put it out of reach of children and contact the firm for a full refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
