The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08057·Announced 2007-10-31

Toys R Us Recalls Elite Operations Toys for Lead Paint Violation

Toys "R" Us is recalling four Elite Operations military-style toys because their surface coatings contain excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.

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

Toys "R" Us is recalling four military-style Elite Operations toys, including Super Rigs (#1004), Command Patrol Center (#1020), Barracuda Helicopter (#1023), and 3-Pack 8-inch Figures (#1024). The recall involves approximately 16,000 units manufactured by Toy World Group Ltd/Chun Tat Toys Factory Limited in Guangdong, China.

The recall was issued because the surface coatings on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The product number is located on the toy's packaging.

These toys were sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and on toysrus.com from July 2007 through October 2007 for between $10 and $30. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return them to any Toys "R" Us store for a full refund or store credit. For more information, contact Toys "R" Us at (800) 869-7787 or visit www.toysrus.com.

The recalled product

Product
Elite Operations Toys
Manufacturer
Toy World Group Ltd/Chun Tat Toys Factory Limited, of Guangdong, China
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
16,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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