Master Toys Recalls Cowboy Little Rider Toys for Lead Paint Violation

Plain-English summary

Master Toys & Novelties Inc. is recalling approximately 6,000 battery-operated "Cowboy on a Horse" Little Rider Toys. The recall is due to the surface paint on the rider's shoe and pants containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

The recalled toys feature a rider wearing blue pants and a red shirt on a brown horse. The model number 8610B is located on the product packaging, and the toys measure about 8.5 inches in height by 7.5 inches in length. Only toys with UPC code 603678086101 printed on the packaging are included in this recall.

These toys were sold at dollar and discount stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for between $5 and $7. The toys were manufactured in China. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Master Toys & Novelties Inc. at (800) 237-5020 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.mastertoys.com.

The recalled product

Product

Cowboy on a Horse Little Rider Toys

Manufacturer

Master Toys & Novelties Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Category

Consumer Product — Toys

Hazard

• lead-exposure

Affected units

6,000

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