The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07270·Announced 2007-08-14

Mattel Recalls Sarge Die-Cast Toy Cars for Lead Safety Violation

Mattel is recalling Sarge die-cast toy cars because surface paints may contain lead levels exceeding federal standards. No injuries have been reported.

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 toxicity) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mattel Inc. is recalling approximately 253,000 Sarge die-cast toy cars due to a violation of federal lead safety standards. The surface paints on these toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal limits. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled toys are 2.5-inch military jeep-style cars marked with "7EA" and "China" on the bottom. They were sold individually or in sets at retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $7 and $20. Product numbers M1253 (single) and K5925 (set) may appear on the packaging. Cars marked "Thailand" are not included in this recall.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to return the product for a replacement toy.

The recalled product

Product
Sarge die cast toy cars
Manufacturer
Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
253,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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