Product name | Fun Express Children's Toys | |
Description | The recalled toy is made of bendable plastic and is in the shape of a brown dog with black ears, paws and feet, a Dalmation dog with pink paws, a white dog with orange spots, a brown dog with pink paws, a white cat with orange stripes, a brown cat with pink paws, a black cat with pink ears and a white cat with brown spots. The toys are about 3.75 inches tall. The toy's packaging is labeled as item 39/1461-K and 39/1461-KM. | |
Problem | The paint on the bendable toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law. Lead is toxic and if ingested by young children can cause advers health effects. | |
Distribution | This toy was a free giveaway by libraries nationwide as part of reading programs. | |
Company | Fun Express Inc. - 800-723-6155; Web site - www.funexpress.com | |
Dates sold | January 2006 through August 2006. | |
Date posted | 08/18/2006 | |
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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 |