The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15172·Announced 2015-06-25

Little Digger Toy Recalled Due to Excessive Lead in Red Paint

Northern Tool + Equipment is recalling Little Digger Toys because the red paint contains excessive lead levels prohibited by federal law.

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 rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Northern Tool + Equipment is recalling approximately 7,000 Little Digger Toys, Item # 28303, due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The red paint on the toy's steel frame contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited by law. The recalled toys are stationary scooper toys with a red powder-coated steel frame, a black plastic seat, and a black adjustable scoop with two yellow plastic grips. They measure about 17 inches high and 25 inches wide. The Wel-Bilt brand name is printed on the front of the bucket, and the manufacture date is written on a tracking label on the bucket. The item number #28303 is printed only on the toy's packaging.

The toys were manufactured by Intradin Import & Export Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China, and imported by Northern Tool + Equipment Company, Inc. of Fredericksburg, Va. They were sold at Northern Tool + Equipment retail stores and catalogs, and online at www.amazon.com, www.kotulas.com, and www.northerntool.com from August 2014 through June 2015 for about $30. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the Little Digger Toy and put it out of reach of children. To obtain a full refund, consumers should contact Northern Tool + Equipment toll free at (888) 518-0339 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.northerntool.com by clicking on "Product Recalls" near the bottom of the homepage.

The recalled product

Product
Little Digger Toy
Manufacturer
Intradin Import & Export Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
7,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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