The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07570·Announced 2007-08-21

Hampton Direct Recalls Magnetic Toy Train Sets Due to Lead Exposure Risk

Hampton Direct is recalling magnetic toy train sets because the paint contains excessive lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children.

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

Plain-English summary

Hampton Direct, of Williston, Vt., is recalling about 27,000 Magnetic Alphabet and Number train sets. The recall is due to the paint on the trains containing excessive amounts of lead, which poses a risk of lead exposure to young children.

The recalled train sets include a wooden engine, caboose, and letters or numbers. The sets are sold in a rainbow of colors, with each car measuring 2½ x 2½ x 2 inches. The alphabet train set contains 28 pieces, and the number train set contains 12 pieces. These products were sold nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for about $30 through Johnson Smith Company, The Paragon Gifts Inc., and Starcrest Products of California catalogues.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should stop using and dispose of the recalled trains. Consumers of record of these catalogues will receive a letter in the mail with further information on how to obtain a free replacement train. For additional information, consumers can contact Hampton Direct at (800) 208-4050 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.hamptondirect.co.

The recalled product

Product
Magnetic Toy Train Sets
Manufacturer
Hampton Direct, of Williston, Vt.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
27,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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