The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·07127·Announced 2007-03-13

Toys R Us Recalls Elite Operations Toy Sets Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards

Toys R Us is recalling Elite Operations toy sets because they contain high levels of lead in the paint and have sharp points that pose a laceration hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 high levels of lead, a toxic substance, and laceration hazards. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Toys R Us Inc. is recalling three styles of "Elite Operations" brand military-style toy sets. The affected models are the Super Rigs Transport Vehicle (Item # 087286), Command Patrol Center (Item # 920625), and Troop Carrier (Item # 773967). These sets contain light and sound vehicles, action figures, and accessories. The item numbers are located on the back of the packaging above the barcode. Toy sets sold prior to January 2006 are not included in this recall.

The recall is being issued because the toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Additionally, the toys have sharp points that pose a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

About 128,700 units were sold at Toys R Us stores nationwide and on toysrus.com from January 2006 through early February 2007 for between $15 and $30. The toys were manufactured by Toy Century Industrial Company Ltd. of Hong Kong. Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return the product to the nearest Toys R Us store for full credit.

The recalled product

Product
Elite Operations Toy Sets
Manufacturer
Toy Century Industrial Company Ltd., of Hong Kong
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
128,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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