Children's Product Safety Home

Product Details

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 
Image
06236.jpg
 

Home   Back

idph online home
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