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Mattel Recalls Sarge Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety 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:  Barbie and Tanner™ Play Sets

Units:  About 253,000.

Importer:  Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

Hazard:  Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of magnets coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

Description:  The recall involves die cast Sarge 2 inch toy cars. The toy looks like a military jeep and measures about 2 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.

Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $7 and $20 (depending on whether they were sold individually or in sets).

Manufactured in: China

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.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Mattel at (800) 916-4997 anytime or visit the firms Web site at www.service.mattel.com