The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09068·Announced 2008-12-17

Xtreme Toy Zone Recalls Dinosaur Epoch Toys Due to Lead Paint

Xtreme Toy Zone is recalling Dinosaur Epoch toy dinosaurs because the surface paint may contain excessive 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 of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Xtreme Toy Zone, of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling approximately 480 "Dinosaur Epoch" toy dinosaurs. The recall includes the orange-colored "Dinosaur Brachiosaurus" (model #1033) and the green, yellow, and orange-colored "Dinosaur Carnotaurus" (model #1030). These battery-operated toys move and make sounds. The model number is located on the toy's battery cover.

The recall is being conducted because the surface paint on the toy dinosaurs can contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. No injuries have been reported in connection with these products.

The recalled toys were sold on Xtreme Toy Zone's website from May 2008 through October 2008 for between $15 and $20. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Xtreme Toy Zone for a refund or exchange. For additional information, consumers can contact Xtreme Toy Zone collect at (213) 237-9983 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.xtremetoyzone.com.

The recalled product

Product
Dinosaur Epoch Toy Dinosaurs
Manufacturer
Xtreme Toy Zone, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
480

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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