The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06236·Announced 2006-08-17

Fun Express recalls bendable dog and cat toys due to lead paint hazard

Fun Express is recalling bendable dog and cat toys given away at libraries because the paint contains excessive levels of lead.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Fun Express Inc. is recalling approximately 340,000 bendable dog and cat toys due to a lead poisoning hazard. The paint on these toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law. Lead is toxic and can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children.

The recalled toys are made of bendable plastic and are about 3.75 inches tall. They are available in various shapes and colors, including a brown dog with black ears, 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 packaging is labeled as item 39/1461-K and 39/1461-KM. These toys were distributed as free giveaways by libraries nationwide as part of reading programs from January 2006 through August 2006.

No incidents or injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and discard them. For more information, consumers can contact Fun Express Inc. at (800) 723-6155 or visit www.funexpress.com.

The recalled product

Product
Bendable Dog and Cat Toys
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
340,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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