Mexican Wrestling Action Figures Recalled for Excessive Lead Paint
Lee Carter Co. is recalling Super Luchamania action figures because their surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal safety 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) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Lee Carter Co. is recalling Super Luchamania Mexican wrestling action figures due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The recalled figures are plastic, approximately four inches tall, and feature multi-colored surface paints and plastic capes. They were sold in packs of 12 with "Super Luchamania" printed on the packaging.
The hazard is that the surface paints on the action figures contain excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law. No injuries have been reported in connection with these products. The figures were sold at various Mexican specialty craft stores nationwide from June 2000 through October 2011 for between $12 and $14 per pack. Approximately 7,000 packs were distributed.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled action figures away from children. They can return the figures to Lee Carter Co. for a full refund or credit towards a replacement product. For additional information, consumers can call Lee Carter Co. collect at (415) 824-2004 or visit the company's website at www.leecartercompany.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Super Luchamania Action Figures
- Manufacturer
- Lee Carter Co., of San Francisco, Calif.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Toys
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 7,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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