Thomas the Tank Engine Recall!
This was brought to my attention this morning and will share the details – thanks Chris for the tip.
Please pass this on to any parents you know who might have Thomas stuff.
RC2 Corp., the maker of Thomas the Tank Engine toys, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall today of a number of trains and accessory parts because they are colored with lead paint. There have been no reports of injuries.
The recall is broad and covers Thomas products sold from January 2005 through today and retailed for prices from $10 to $70. According to a commission statement: The recall involves wooden vehicles, buildings and other train set components for young children. The front of the packaging has the logo “Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway” on the upper left-hand corner. A manufacturing code may be on the bottom of the product or inside the battery cover. Toys marked with codes containing “WJ” or “AZ” are not included in this recall.
Click on the links above for more specific information about the products and how to return or exchange them. Meanwhile, here is a breakdown by name of toy or accessory.
- Red James Engine & Red James’ # 5 Coal Tender
- Red Lights & Sounds James Engine & Red James’ #5
- Lights & Sounds Coal Tender
- James with Team Colors Engine & James with Team Colors #5 Coal Tender
- Red Skarloey Engine
- Brown & Yellow Old Slow Coach
- Red Hook & Ladder Truck & Red Water Tanker Truck
- Red Musical Caboose
- Red Sodor Line Caboose
- Red Coal Car labeled “2006 Day Out With Thomas” on the Side
- Red Baggage Car
- Red Holiday Caboose
- Red “Sodor Mail” Car
- Red Fire Brigade Truck
- Red Fire Brigade Train
- Deluxe Sodor Fire Station
- Red Coal Car
- Yellow Box Car
- Red Stop Sign
- Yellow Railroad Crossing Sign
- Yellow “Sodor Cargo Company” Cargo Piece
- Smelting Yard
- Ice Cream Factory
(Via U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
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