The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08412·Announced 2008-09-25

TCB Imports Recalls Toy Police Cars Due to Excess Lead Paint

TCB Imports is recalling about 3,000 toy police cars because the red paint contains excess lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.

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

TCB Imports, of Vernon, California, is recalling about 3,000 toy police cars with a friction function. The recall is due to the red paint on the toy cars containing excess levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The cars were sold in red/white and purple/white color combinations and measure 8 inches by 4 inches by 4 ½ inches. Item number TF820 is printed on the product's packaging.

The recalled toy cars were sold at dollar and discount stores nationwide from May 2008 through August 2008 for about $1. The products were manufactured in China. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with the use of these toys.

Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund. For additional information, consumers can contact TCB Imports, Inc. at (888) 674-5497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.tcbimports.com.

The recalled product

Product
Toy Police Cars
Manufacturer
TCB Imports, of Vernon, California
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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