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Fisher-Price Recalls Geo Trax Locomotive Toys

Lead paint hazard

September 4, 2007
Fisher-Price is recalling about 90,000 Geo Trax toy locomotives because the paint contains excessive levels of lead.

The recall involves the Geo Trax Freightway Transport and Geo Trax Special Track Pack locomotive toys. These toys are red with yellow paint on the ladder and horn details. The recalled models were manufactured between July 31, 2006 and August 20, 2007 and have a date code between 212-6CK through 325-6CK or 001-7CK through 232-7CK marked on the bottom of the product.

The packaging on the Freightway Transport model is marked H5705 and the packaging on the Special Track Pack model is marked K3013.

The locomotives were sold at retail stores nationwide from September 2006 through August 2007 for between $3 and $16.

They were manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price. Consumers will need to return the product in order to receive a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price toll-free at (888) 496-8330 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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