Santa’s Toy Western Rider Push Toys

Description: Push Toys Recalled by Santa's Toy Corp. 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 April 16, 2008 Release #08-249 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 726-8208 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Push Toys Recalled by Santa’s Toy Corp. 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: Western Rider Push Toys Units: About 9,000 Importer: Santa’s Toy Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif. Hazard: Surface paint on the glove, shirt, and pants of rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description and Models: The recall involves a push toy of a plastic horse with rider and a 20-inch long pole/handle. The horse and pole/handle together measures about 26 inches. The rider is wearing red pants and a green shirt. The horse comes in various colors. Sold at: Retail dollar and discount stores nationwide February 2005 through February 2008 for between $2.50 and $3. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the push toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Santa’s Toy Corp. toll-free at (888) 726-8208 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or e-mail the firm at [email protected] [Learn More]