The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15728·Announced 2015-04-15

Cycle Gear Recalls Wheelies Toys Due to Excessive Lead Levels

Cycle Gear is recalling Wheelies semi-truck and motorcycle toys because they contain excessive lead levels, 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 (excessive lead) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cycle Gear Inc. is recalling specific Wheelies toy vehicles, including a semi-truck with six motorcycles and a push-along motorcycle with a rider. The recall was initiated because the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which is a violation of the federal standard for lead content.

The recalled semi-truck features a dual-level trailer carrying six motorcycles and is available in red and purple with multi-colored motorcycles. It measures 18 inches long by 7 inches tall and has item number TAG66767 and SKU# 752249 printed on the packaging. The push-along motorcycle is red with a rider in black with silver accents, featuring item number TBG04323 and SKU# 752251 on the package. The toys were manufactured in China by ShanTou MeiTian Trading Co, Ltd and AmerEuro Trading Limited.

Approximately 155 units were sold at Cycle Gear stores and online from November 2014 through December 2014 for about $10 for the push-along motorcycle and $20 for the semi-truck. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and stop using them. They can contact Cycle Gear Inc. at (800) 292-5343 or online at www.cyclegear.com for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Wheelies semi-truck with six motorcycles and push-along motorcycle with rider.
Manufacturer
ShanTou MeiTian Trading Co, Ltd, AmerEuro Trading Limited
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
155

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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