Britain's "Knights of the Sword" Series Toys
CPSC Recall #07-310 — September 25, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 07-310 |
| Recall Date | September 25, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 800 |
| Importer | RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Specialty toy stores nationwide from April 2004 through March 2006 for about $8. |
Product
Britain's "Knights of the Sword" Series Toys
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 800 Britain's "Knights of the Sword" Series Toys. Surface paints on the toy knights contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Britain's "Knights of the Sword" Series ToysUnits: About 800Importer/Distributor: RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.Hazard: Surface paints on the toy knights contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The three recalled silver knight toys are mounted on red horses sold individually in see-through blister cards. "Britains" and "Knights of the Sword" are printed on the top of the card in the packaging. The recalled toys include a mounted silver knight on a red horse with an axe; a mounted silver knight on a red horse with two hands on a raised weapon; and a mounted silver knight on a red horse with a lance.Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide from April 2004 through March 2006 for about $8.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact RC2 toll-free at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://recalls.rc2.com/.
Hazard
Surface paints on the toy knights contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 to receive a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.