The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08154·Announced 2008-01-03

Tricam Metal Toy Wagons Recalled for Lead Paint Violation

Tricam Industries is recalling red metal toy wagons because the surface paint contains excessive lead levels, violating federal standards.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 for products posing a significant health risk without confirmed illness.

Plain-English summary

Tricam Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 15,000 red metal toy wagons, model MH1250. The recalled wagons feature a red steel bucket, a black handle, a black steel axle support, and black tires. These products were manufactured in China and sold at Tractor Supply Company stores nationwide from September 2002 through November 2007 for approximately $30.

The recall was initiated because the surface paint on the wagon bucket contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children. To obtain a refund, consumers should contact Tricam Industries at (800) 867-6763 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.tricam.com for return instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Metal Toy Wagons
Manufacturer
Tricam Industries Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
15,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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