The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09332·Announced 2009-08-27

Liquidation Outlet Recalls Action Figure Toys for Lead Paint Violation

Liquidation Outlet, Inc. is recalling Force Soldier and Pirate Expeditions playsets sold at dollar stores because surface paints 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 no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Liquidation Outlet, Inc. is recalling approximately 8,400 units of Force Soldier Playsets, Pirate Expeditions with Parrot, and Pirate Expeditions with Treasure action figure toys. The recall was initiated because the surface paints on these toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

The recalled Force Soldier playsets were sold in plastic bags with SKU number 70134 printed on the header card. The Pirate Expeditions playsets were sold in blister packs with SKU number 70136 printed on the header cards. These products were sold exclusively at Dollar Stores in Washington and Oregon states from September 2007 through July 2009 for $1 each.

No injuries have been reported in connection with these products. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange for another toy. For additional information, consumers can contact Liquidation Outlet, Inc. toll-free at (877) 257-5990 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Force Soldier Playsets, Pirate Expeditions with Parrot, and Pirate Expeditions with Treasure
Affected units
8,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.