The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08020·Announced 2007-10-11

Kipp Brothers Recalls Bendable Dinosaur Toys for Excessive Lead Content

Kipp Brothers is recalling bendable dinosaur toys due to excessive lead levels that pose 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

Kipp Brothers, of Carmel, Indiana, is recalling bendable dinosaur toys because they contain excessive lead. The toys are about three inches long and come in brown, green, or orange/green colors. They were sold in boxes of 36 for about $10 per box from October 2006 through August 2007 via the Kipp Brothers' showroom, catalog, and website. Consumers may also have received these products as a giveaway or promotional item from schools, libraries, churches, or community groups.

The recalled toys pose a risk of lead exposure to young children. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with the use of these toys. The toys were manufactured in China.

Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children immediately. They can return the toy to the place of receipt for a free replacement toy. For additional information, consumers can contact Kipp Brothers at (800) 428-1153 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the website at www.kipptoys.com.

The recalled product

Product
Bendable Dinosaur Toys
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
10,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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