Product name | Lamaze Activity Toys |
Description | There are two types of activity toys involved in this recall. One toy is a flower shaped toy intended to attach to a stroller, with a green painted metal wire on which plastic beads slide along. The item is the Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap (SKU #97222). The other toy is a floor-based toy with a foam stuffed base, a blue painted wire on which platic beads and stuffed animals heads slide along. This item is the Lamaze Soft Bead Buddies (SKU #97325). Each item has a sewn-in label with the lamaze logo on the front. |
Problem | The paint on the metal wires of these toys contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation. |
Distribution | Nationwide at specialty and toys stores. |
Company | Racing Champions Ertl/Learning Curve Int'l., Inc. - 800-704-8697; web site - www.learningcurve.com. |
Dates sold | March 2003. |
Date posted | 05/01/2003 |
Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |