The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07310·Announced 2007-09-26

RC2 Recalls Knights of the Sword Toys Due to Lead Paint

RC2 is recalling about 800 'Knights of the Sword' toy figures because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating 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 paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

RC2 Corp. is recalling approximately 800 units of Britain's "Knights of the Sword" Series Toys. The recall involves three specific silver knight figures mounted on red horses, which were sold individually in see-through blister cards. The packaging features the text "Britain's" and "Knights of the Sword" printed on the top. The recalled items include a knight with an axe, a knight with two hands on a raised weapon, and a knight with a lance.

The recall was issued because the surface paints on the toy knights contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The toys were manufactured in China and imported by RC2 Corp. of Oak Brook, Ill. They were sold at specialty toy stores nationwide from April 2004 through March 2006 for approximately $8 each.

No injuries have been reported in connection with these toys. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children. To receive a full refund, consumers should contact RC2 toll-free at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at recalls.rc2.com.

The recalled product

Product
Britain's "Knights of the Sword" Series Toys
Manufacturer
RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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