Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard

Active Recall Announced August 14, 2007 CPSC #07270

Quick answer

Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard is CPSC recall #07270, announced on August 14, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves die-cast "Sarge" 2 ½ inch toy cars. The toy looks like a military jeep and measures about 2 ½ inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. The recalled toy has the markings "7EA" and "China" on the bottom. The "Sarge" toy car is sold alone or in a package of two, and may have the product number M1253 (for single cars) and K5925 (for cars sold as a set) printed on the packaging. The cars marked "Thailand" are not included in this recall. The remedy is consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact mattel. consumers will need to return the product to receive a replacement toy.. Affected brand: Mattel Inc..

Hazard

The recall involves die-cast "Sarge" 2 ½ inch toy cars. The toy looks like a military jeep and measures about 2 ½ inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. The recalled toy has the markings "7EA" and "China" on the bottom. The "Sarge" toy car is sold alone or in a package of two, and may have the product number M1253 (for single cars) and K5925 (for cars sold as a set) printed on the packaging. The cars marked "Thailand" are not included in this recall.

Affected products

Sarge die cast toy cars

Recalled brands

Mattel Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel. Consumers will need to return the product to receive a replacement toy.

Recall date

August 14, 2007

Categories

Toy Cars

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07270?

CPSC recall #07270 covers Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 14, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves die-cast "Sarge" 2 ½ inch toy cars. The toy looks like a military jeep and measures about 2 ½ inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. The recalled toy has the markings "7EA" and "China" on the bottom. The "Sarge" toy car is sold alone or in a package of two, and may have the product number M1253 (for single cars) and K5925 (for cars sold as a set) printed on the packaging. The cars marked "Thailand" are not included in this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #07270?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07270 is consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact mattel. consumers will need to return the product to receive a replacement toy.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Mattel-Recalls-Sarge-Die-Cast-Toy-Cars-Due-To-Violation-of-Lead-Safety-Standard-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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