The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·10098·Announced 2010-01-06

Jide Trading Recalls Military Toy Figure for Lead Paint Violation

Jide Trading is recalling 2,100 military toy figures because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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

Jide Trading, Inc., of Commerce, Calif., is recalling approximately 2,100 mini military toy sets. The product consists of a male military figure about four inches in height with various accessories, packaged on a blister card. The recall is due to the surface paint containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

The toys were sold at Dollar Stores and other discount stores from November 2008 to April 2009. 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 the recalled toys away from children. To obtain a full refund or replacement toy, consumers should contact Jide Trading toll free at (866) 544-7822 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.jidetrading.com.

The recalled product

Product
Military toy figure
Manufacturer
Jide Trading, Inc., of Commerce, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
2,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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