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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 
 

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