The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08415·Announced 2008-09-30

Buzz's Boatyard Recalls Toy Boats for Lead Paint Violation

Buzz's Boatyard is recalling about 200 tin Pop Pop toy boats because the paint contains excess 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 violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Buzz's Boatyard, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., is recalling about 200 units of two models of tin Pop Pop toy boats. The models included in the recall are the 13-inch "Titanic" and the "Hut" Pop Pop boats. The paint on these recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

The recalled boats were sold on Buzz's Boatyard's website from April 2007 to November 2007 for between $3 and $12. The products were manufactured in India. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children. To obtain a refund or an exchange, consumers should contact Buzz's Boatyard at (877) 207-1923 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.buzzboats.com/poppop.htm.

The recalled product

Product
Toy Boats
Manufacturer
Buzz's Boatyard, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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