The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08070·Announced 2007-11-07

Schylling Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Top Recalled for Lead Paint Violation

Schylling Associates is recalling Winnie-the-Pooh spinning tops because the wooden handles contain excessive lead paint, 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.

Plain-English summary

Schylling Associates Inc. is recalling approximately 3,600 Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Tops. This recall covers additional units beyond the 66,000 tops recalled in August 2007. The recalled toys are primarily metal with wooden handles and feature Winnie-the-Pooh characters. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall.

The surface paint on the wooden handles of the recalled tops contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this product.

The tops were sold at specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from April 2003 through November 2003 for about $12. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or a free replacement toy. For more information, consumers can call (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.schylling.com.

The recalled product

Product
Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Top
Manufacturer
Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
3,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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