Recall of Toy Wagon due to Lead Hazard

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NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 3, 2008

Release #08-154

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 867-6763

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Toy Wagons Recalled by Tricam Industries Due to Violation of Lead Paint

Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in

cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary

recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using

recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Metal Toy Wagons

Units: About 15,000

Importer: Tricam Industries Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn.

Hazard: Surface paint on the wagon bucket contains excessive levels of

lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves the red metal wagon model MH1250. The

wagon has a red steel bucket, a black handle, a black steel axle

support, and black tires.

Sold at: Tractor Supply Company stores nationwide from September 2002

through November 2007 for about $30.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from

children and contact Tricam Industries for instructions on how to return

the wagon and obtain a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Tricam Industries

at (800) 867-6763 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or

visit the firm's Web site at www.tricam.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the

recalled products, please go to:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08154.html

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