Various "Kool Toyz" Children's Products
CPSC Recall #07-035 - November 14, 2006
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 07-035 |
| Recall Date | November 14, 2006 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 190,500 |
| Manufacturer | Toy Century Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong |
| Importer | Target Stores, of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Target Stores nationwide from July 2006 through September 2006 and on Target.com from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $10 and $20. |
Product
Various "Kool Toyz" Children's Products
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target Stores, of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 190,500 "Kool Toyz" Children's Products. Some of these toys contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, some of the toys have sharp points, posing laceration or puncture wound hazards.Name of Product: Various "Kool Toyz" Children's ProductsUnits: About 190,500Importer/Distributor: Target Stores, of Minneapolis, Minn.Manufacturer: Toy Century Industrial Ltd., of Hong KongHazard: Some of these toys contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, some of the toys have sharp points, posing laceration or puncture wound hazards.Incidents/Injuries: Target has received four reports of toys breaking apart, exposing sharp points. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recall involves "Kool Toyz" brand toys, including sets containing die-cast cars, playground set, doll house set, dinosaurs, trucks, boats and planes. The packaging is primary blue and has the "Kool Toyz" logo is on the upper left corner of the packaging. The following chart lists the toys involved in the recall, their item numbers written on the upper right corner of the packaging, and the specific hazards they pose:Product NameItem NumberHazardTruck Carry Case087/01/0050Lead Paint and Sharp PointsTiny Playground Play Set086/10/0048Lead Paint and Sharp PointsDream House Play Set086/10/0048Lead Paint and Sharp PointsDiscovery Dinosaur Habitat087/01/0011Lead PaintCommand Center Action Figure Play Set087/01/0034Sharp PointsAircraft Carrier Action Figure Play Set087/01/0034Sharp PointsAir, Land and Sea Defense Play Set087/01/0036Lead PaintTank Action Figure Play Set087/01/0040Lead PaintHelicopter Action Figure Play Set087/01/0040Lead PaintRemote Control Trucks087/01/0042Sharp PointsSold by: Target Stores nationwide from July 2006 through September 2006 and on Target.com from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $10 and $20.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Target Store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com.
Hazard
Some of these toys contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, some of the toys have sharp points, posing laceration or puncture wound hazards.
Incidents & Injuries
Target has received four reports of toys breaking apart, exposing sharp points. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Target Store for 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.