Schylling Associates Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Tops

Description: Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling Associates 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 November 7, 2007 Release #08-070 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 767-8697 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Note: A penalty settlement has been reached regarding this recall. Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling Associates 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 products. 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: Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Top Units: About 3,600 (66,000 spinning tops were recalled on August 22, 2007) Importer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass. Hazard: Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled spinning top is primarily metal and has wooden handles. The top is printed with Winnie-the-Pooh characters. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall. Sold at: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from April 2003 through November 2003 for about $12. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.schylling.com [Learn More]