The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·93049·Announced 1993-03-04

U.S. Toy Recalls Four Children's Puzzles Due to Lead Paint Hazard

U.S. Toy is recalling approximately 10,000 children's puzzles because the red paint contains excessive levels of lead. Consumers should remove the puzzles from children's reach and return them for an exchange.

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 high-risk pathogen (lead) in a product intended for children, presenting a risk of harm, but the source explicitly states that no poisoning incidents or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

U.S. Toy Company, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 10,000 children's puzzles imported from Israel. The affected models are the "Rooster" (MTC-2033), "Vegetable" (MTC-2026), "Garden Tools" (MTC-2028), and "Animals" (DL-4002) puzzles. These puzzles were sold between January 1, 1980, and May 31, 1992, at Constructive Playthings stores, through U.S. Toy Company catalogs, and in other retail stores nationwide.

The recall was initiated after CPSC testing revealed that the red paint on each puzzle contains excessive levels of lead, exceeding government standards. This presents a safety hazard to children. Neither CPSC nor U.S. Toy Company is aware of any poisoning incidents involving these puzzles; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of poisoning.

Consumers are urged to immediately take the puzzles away from children. The Rooster, Vegetable, and Garden Tools puzzles should be returned to the store where purchased for an exchange. The Animals puzzle should be returned to one of the six Constructive Playthings stores for an exchange. Puzzles ordered through U.S. Toy Company catalogs should be returned to the company in Grandview, Missouri, for an exchange and postage reimbursement.

The recalled product

Product
Animals puzzles
Manufacturer
U.S. Toy
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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