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KB Toys Recalls Wooden Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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Date: 10/05/2007 Topic: Consumer Advice > Product Recalls > Toys  
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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.

Name of Products: Wooden Pull-Along Alphabet & Math Blocks Wagons, Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagons, 10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts, and Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks

Units: About 10,000

Importer: KB Toys, Inc., of Pittsfield, Mass.

Hazard: Surface paints on the toys can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None.

Descriptions:

Wooden Pull-Along Alphabet & Math Blocks Wagons and Learning Blocks WagonsThe recalled wooden toy wagons have 28 blocks and a pull string. The wagons measure about 7 1/2" x 13" and have blocks with letters, words, numbers, or pictures on them. "First Learning" or "My Kidz" are printed on the products' packaging, in addition to UPC #834162002158 or #834162002165.
10-in-1 Activity Learning CartsThe recalled activity carts are three dimensional learning toys with various activities. The cart measures about 17 1/4" x 16 1/2" x 7 3/4". "First Learning" and UPC #834162002127 are printed on the products' packaging.
Flip-Flop Alphabet BlocksThe recalled wooden toys have blocks that flip with letters, words, numbers, and pictures on them. The toy measures about 10 1/8" x 10 3/4" x 2 3/4". "First Learning" and UPC #834162001212 are printed on the products' packaging.

Sold at: KB Toys stores nationwide. The Pull-Along Wagons were sold from August 2005 to August 2007 for between $9 and $13. The 10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts were sold from August 2006 to September 2007 for about $30. The Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks were sold from August 2006 to September 2007 for about $7.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to any KB Toys retail store for a store credit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact KB Toys toll-free at (888) 843-9520 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.recall.kbtinfo.com



Picture of Recalled Pull-Along Wagon
Pull-Along Wagon

Picture of Recalled 10-in-1 Activity Cart
10-in-1 Activity Cart

Picture of Recalled Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks
Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks
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