Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, and other children's toys
CPSC Recall #07-257 — August 1, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 07-257 |
| Recall Date | August 1, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 967,000 |
| Importer | Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $5 and $40. |
Product
Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, and other children's toys
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 967,000 Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, and other children's toys. Surface paints on the toys could contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Name of Product: Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, and other children's toysUnits: About 967,000Importer: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.Hazard: Surface paints on the toys could contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled involves various figures and toys that were manufactured between April 19, 2007 and July 6, 2007 and were sold alone or as part of sets. The model names and product numbers for the recalled toys, which are all marked with "Fisher-Price," are listed below. The toys may have a date code between 109-7LF and 187-7LF marked on the product or packaging.Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $5 and $40.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price. Consumers will need to return the product and will receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the consumer's choice (up to the value of the returned product).Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Fisher-Price at (800) 916-4498 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.service.mattel.comProduct List:Note: by clicking on any of the images below, you can view a larger version.Model NameProduct No.ImageElmo Light Up Musical Pal33662Ernie Light Up Musical Pal33663Big Bird Light Up Musical Pal33664Elmo Stacking Rings34658Elmo Tub Sub39038Sesame Street Shape Sorter39054Elmo Keyboard87946Ernie Splashin' Fun Trike90267Elmo Collectible90609Cookie Collectible90611Zoe Collectible90612Ernie Collectible90613Big Bird Collectible90614Construction Playset90745Elmo Boom Box93068Action Fire Engine93107Press 'n Go Elmo93307Press 'n Go Cookie Monster93308Cookie Saxophone93492Elmo's Guitar93493Splash Tub Puzzle93615Music and Lights Phone93780Count to Beat ElmoB7554Shake, Giggle & RollB7888Elmo in The Giggle BoxB7987Silly Parts Talking ElmoB7989Dora's Talking HouseB9620Dora, Backpack, Perrito Figure PackC6908Diego Figure PackC6909Swiper Figure PackC6910Boots, Tico Figure PackC6911Dora Talking Vamonos VanG3825Sing With Elmo's Greatest HitsG5112Giggle DoodlerG9717Grow with Me Elmo SprinklerH2943Cousin DaisyH3343Birthday DoraH3344Elmo & Pals (Elmo, Cookie, Ernie)H5569Elmo & Pals (Elmo, Zoe, Bigbird)H5570Dora Figures in TubeH4187Water Fun ToteH4628Dora 3 Pack Figures In TubeH8236Blue 3 Pack Figures in TubeH8237Sponge Bob 3 Pack Figures in TubeH8238Chef DoraH9124Bedtime DoraH9125Giggle Grabber ErnieH9186Giggle Grabber Oscar the GrouchH9188Diego Talking Field JournalJ0338Go Diego Go Antarctic RescueJ0343Go Diego Go Deep Sea RescueJ0344Go Diego Go Mountain RescueJ0345Go Diego Go Talking Rescue 4 x 4J0346Giggle Grabber Soccer ElmoJ5935Giggle Grabber Chef Cookie MonsterJ5936Sesame Street Giggle ToolbeltJ6537Queen MamiJ6762Royal Boots and TicoJ6763Prince DiegoJ6765Sesame Street Tub Pots & PansJ7983Sesame Street Giggle DrillJ9518Dora's Talking Pony PlaceJ9692Twins NurseryK0617Diego - Talking Gadget BeltK3414Go Diego Go Mobile Rescue UnitK3571Fairytale Adventure DoraK3580Go Diego Go Dinosaur RescueK4139Toucan Motorcycle RescueK4140Dora FigureL0305Surprise Inside Diego EggsL3194Sesame Street Elmo Jack-In-The-BoxL3215Sesame Street Birthday Figure PackL3488Sesame Street Super Boom BoxL3507Birthday DoraL5202Diego Tub trikeL5813Pablo & PalsL8905Dora Figures Dora & KittyM0351Dora Figures Diego & BearM0352Go Diego Go Talking GadgetM0524Sesame Street Giggle DoodlerM0527Dora's Talking HouseM0732Let's Go Rescue CenterM2051Fairytale CastleM2052
Hazard
Surface paints on the toys could contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price. Consumers will need to return the product and will receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the consumer's choice (up to the value of the returned product).
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace 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 (Replace) 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.