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Minga Fair Trade Imports Recalls Wooden Flipping Acrobat Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Reported: March 20, 2014 Initiated: March 20, 2014 #14136

Product Description

The recalled flipping acrobat toys are made of painted wood and are 8.5 inches tall. The toys consist of two rectangular wooden sticks connected by a wood crosspiece near one end and a coyote, super hero, woodpecker or yellow bird wooden cartoon character suspended by nylon string at the other end.

Reason for Recall

The paint on the wooden flipping acrobat toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled flipping acrobat toys away from children and return them to Minga Fair Trade Imports for a full refund or credit towards a replacement product.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled flipping acrobat toys are made of painted wood and are 8.5 inches tall. The toys consist of two rectangular wooden sticks connected by a wood crosspiece near one end and a coyote, super hero, woodpecker or yellow bird wooden cartoon character suspended by nylon string at the other end.. Recalled by Minga Fair Trade Imports, of Lake Geneva, Wis.. Units affected: About 135 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The paint on the wooden flipping acrobat toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled flipping acrobat toys away from children and return them to Minga Fair Trade Imports for a full refund or credit towards a replacement product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 20, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14136.