The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08068·Announced 2007-11-07

Dollar General Recalls Pull-Back Toy Cars for Lead Paint Violation

Dollar General is recalling about 380,000 pull-back toy cars because the surface paint contains 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) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Dollar General Merchandising Inc. is recalling approximately 380,000 units of pull-back action toy cars. The recall involves two specific styles: a four-pack of Super Wheels (UPC #400016576344) and a two-pack of Super Racer cars (UPC #883788965002). These products were manufactured in China and sold at Dollar General stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $1 per pack.

The recall was issued because the surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) notes that no injuries have been reported in connection with these products.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.dollargeneral.com.

The recalled product

Product
Pull-Back Action Toy Cars
Manufacturer
Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
380,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (2)

  • 400016576344
  • 883788965002

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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