Schylling Associates Recalls Collectable Toy Robot Due To Violation of Lead Paint 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 products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: “Robot 2000” collectable tin robot

Units: About 2,600

Importer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.

Hazard: Surface paints on the robot contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The “Robot 2000” is a battery-operated, tin robot standing 12” tall. It has a red light on the head and chest panels that open.

Sold at: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from October 2006 through September 2007 for about $25.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.schylling.com

Schylling Associates Recalls Dizzy Ducks Music Box Due To Violation of Lead Paint 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 products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Dizzy Ducks Music Box

Units: About 1,300

Importer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.

Hazard: Surface paints on the wooden base of the music box contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The Dizzy Ducks Music Box is a wind-up music box with ducks that spin as music plays.

Sold at: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from March 2007 through October 2007 for about $12.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.schylling.com

Schylling Associates Recalls Duck Family Collectable Toy Due To Violation of Lead Paint 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 products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Duck Family Collectable Wind-Up Toy

Units: About 3,500

Importer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.

Hazard: Surface paints on the ducks contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled Duck Family consists of a large wind-up duck, which pulls three little ducks. They are made of tin and are primarily yellow in color.

Sold at: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from January 2007 through August 2007 for about $8.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.schylling.com.