Wrestling Action Figures Recalled for Lead Paint Hazard
Toy manufacturer Lee Carter Co. and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a recall of approximately 7,000 packages of “Super Luchamania” wrestling action figures. The toy action figures contain unacceptably high levels of lead in the paint used to color them. The levels of lead paint in the toys have been banned by federal law because they can cause serious neurological defects in children. Instances of lead paint poisoning are especially dangerous if the paint is accidentally ingested by a child putting the toys in his or her mouth.
The action figures were sold in packages of 12 and are painted in assorted colors and designs. They are about four inches tall. About 7,000 of the packages were sold in hobby and craft stores between June 2000 and October 2011. Each figure is posed with its left hand raised and right hand lowered. The toys’ packaging included a long plastic sleeve and the words “Super Luchamania” printed on the tag.
Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and send them back to Lee Carter Co. for a refund or credit toward a replacement toy. The company can be reached at (415) 824-2004 or at its website, www.leecartercompany.com.
Few things are more important than giving safe toys to the children we care about. At Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin, our experienced New York toy recall attorneys are dedicated to protecting the rights of those injured by excessive lead paint or other hazards hidden in toys. For a free and confidential case evaluation, call our offices today at (212) 222-4336.
