Toy Investments Toysmith Floppy Friends Horse Toys

Description: Floppy Friends Horse Toys Recalled by Toy Investments 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 May 22, 2008 Release #08-285 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 356-0474 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Floppy Friends Horse Toys Recalled by Toy Investments 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: Floppy Friends Horse Toys Units: About 300 Importer: Toy Investments Inc., d/b/a Toysmith, of Auburn, Wash. Hazard: Surface paint on the toy horse contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled horse toy has a push up base. When the base is pushed up, the toy horse is floppy. When released, the toy horse stands up straight. The horse is brown and white and the base is green with orange, red flowers and dark blue flowers. Sold at: Hobby stores, gas stations, gift shops and toy stores nationwide from February 2008 through April 2008 for about $4. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toy Investments Inc. at (800) 356-0474 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Website at www.toysmith.com [Learn More]