CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The paint on the bendable toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law. Lead is toxic and, if ingested by young children, can cause adverse health effects.
Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Fun Express Children's Toys Given Away at Libraries
The recalled toy is made of bendable plastic and is in the shape of a brown dog with black ears, paws and feet, a Dalmatian dog with pink paws, a white dog with orange spots, a brown dog with pink paws, a white cat with orange stripes, a brown cat with pink paws, a black cat with pink ears and a white cat with brown spots. The toys are about 3.75 inches tall. The toy's packaging is labeled as item 39/1461-K and 39/1461-KM.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and discard them.
Contact Information
For more information, contact Fun Express Inc. at (800) 723-6155 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.funexpress.com
Recall Details
Sold At
This toy was a free giveaway by libraries nationwide as part of reading programs from January 2006 through August 2006.
Injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
06236
Product Information
Product Name
Bendable Dog and Cat Toys
Product Type
Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Number of Units
About 340,000 toys
Distributed By
Fun Express Inc., a subsidiary of Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
Manufactured In
China