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Hampton Direct Recalls Magnetic Toy Train Sets Due to Lead Exposure Risk

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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3843.

This recall involves Magnetic Alphabet and Number train sets. The train sets include a wooden engine, caboose, letters and numbers. The miniature train sets are sold in a rainbow of colors and have either a letter or number attached to the top of a base with four wooden wheels. The alphabet train set contains 28 pieces, and the number train set contains 12 pieces. Each car in the train set is 2½ x 2½ x 2 inches in size.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3843.

Consumers should stop using and dispose of the recalled trains. Consumers of record of these three above catalogues will receive a letter in the mail with further information on how to obtain a free replacement train.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Johnson Smith Company, The Paragon Gifts Inc., And Starcrest Products Of California Catalogues Nationwide From December 2005 Through July 2007 For About $30. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3843.

For additional information, contact Hampton Direct at (800) 208-4050 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hamptondirect.co - consumers can also e-mail the firm at trainrecall@hamptondirect.com

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Johnson Smith Company, The Paragon Gifts Inc., And Starcrest Products Of California Catalogues Nationwide From December 2005 Through July 2007 For About $30. Recall FAQ

Johnson Smith Company, The Paragon Gifts Inc., And Starcrest Products Of California Catalogues Nationwide From December 2005 Through July 2007 For About $30. is the subject of a toys recall: Hampton Direct Recalls Magnetic Toy Train Sets Due to Lead Exposure Risk. The notice was published on August 21, 2007 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 27,000 units are potentially affected.