Fisher-Price Geo Trax Freightway Transport, Special Track Pack locomotive toys

Description: Fisher-Price Recalls Geo Trax Locomotive Toys Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2007 Release #07-302 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 496-8330 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Fisher-Price Recalls Geo Trax Locomotive Toys Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Geo Trax Locomotive Toys Units: About 90,000 Importer: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y. Hazard: Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. 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 at: Retail stores nationwide from September 2006 through August 2007 for between $3 and $16. 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. Consumer Contact: 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 [Learn More]