The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07302·Announced 2007-09-04

Fisher-Price Recalls Geo Trax Locomotive Toys Due to Lead Paint

Fisher-Price is recalling approximately 90,000 Geo Trax locomotive toys because surface paints contain excessive levels of lead. 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 paint) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Fisher-Price Inc. is recalling the Geo Trax Freightway Transport and Geo Trax Special Track Pack locomotive toys. The recall involves approximately 90,000 units manufactured between July 31, 2006, and August 20, 2007. These toys are red with yellow paint on the ladder and horn details. The recalled models have date codes between 212-6CK and 325-6CK or 001-7CK and 232-7CK marked on the bottom. The packaging for the Freightway Transport model is marked H5705, and the Special Track Pack model is marked K3013.

The recall was issued because the surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the lead paint standard. The toys were sold at retail stores nationwide from September 2006 through August 2007 for between $3 and $16. The products were manufactured in China.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price. Consumers can return the product to receive a free replacement toy. For additional information, consumers can contact Fisher-Price toll-free at (888) 496-8330 or visit www.service.mattel.com.

The recalled product

Product
Geo Trax Locomotive Toys
Manufacturer
Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
90,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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