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RecallCPSCcpsc-4489CHEMICAL EXPOSURE

Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Category
Units Affected
3,000
Recall Date
September 25, 2008
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Chemical Exposure
Dollar And Discount Stores Nationwide From May 2008 Through August 2008 For About $1. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4489.

This recall involves toy police cars with a friction function. When the toy car is pushed forward, the car builds momentum. When released, the car moves forward on its own. The cars were sold in red/white and purple/white color combinations. The cars measure 8 inches by 4 inches by 4 ½ inches. Item number TF820 is printed on the product's packaging.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4489.

Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.

✅ 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 Dollar And Discount Stores Nationwide From May 2008 Through August 2008 For About $1. 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-4489.

For additional information, contact TCB Imports, Inc. at (888) 674-5497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tcbimports.com

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Dollar And Discount Stores Nationwide From May 2008 Through August 2008 For About $1. Recall FAQ

Dollar And Discount Stores Nationwide From May 2008 Through August 2008 For About $1. is the subject of a toys recall: Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. The notice was published on September 25, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 3,000 units are potentially affected.