FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August _, 2007

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.
Name of Product: “Sarge” die cast toy cars
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: None reported.
Description: The recall involves die cast “Sarge” 2 ½ inch toy cars. The toy looks like a military jeep. The car measures about 3 inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide and has the markings “7EA” and “China” on the bottom. The “Sarge” toy car is sold alone, or in a package of two. Packaging materials may contain the product numbers M1253 for single Sarge cars, and K5925 for Sarge cars sold as part of a two car sets 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 visit the firm’s Web site at www . service . mattel . com or contact Mattel at (800) 916-4997 anytime.

Want to know why I post recalls

Want to get CASH back for you eBay and other online purchases, check out my about me page to find out how

My About Me page