Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Top

CPSC Recall #08-070 — November 6, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number08-070
Recall DateNovember 6, 2007
Remedy TypeRefund, Replace
Units AffectedAbout 3,600 (66,000 spinning tops were recalled on August 22, 2007)
ImporterSchylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from April 2003 through November 2003 for about $12.

Product

Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Top

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 3,600 Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Tops (66,000 spinning tops were recalled on August 22, 2007). Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning TopUnits: About 3,600 (66,000 spinning tops were recalled on August 22, 2007)Importer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.Hazard: Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled spinning top is primarily metal and has wooden handles. The top is printed with Winnie-the-Pooh characters. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall.Sold at: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from April 2003 through November 2003 for about $12.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.schylling.com.

Hazard

Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, 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 (Refund, 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.