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Recalled "Big Red" Wagon
Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
About 7,200
For additional information, contact Northern Tool & Equipment Co. at (800) 222-5381 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.northerntool.com.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Northern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 7,200 "Big Red" Wagons. Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Name of Product: "Big Red" Wagons
Units: About 7,200
Importer: Northern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn.
Hazard: Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled wagon has a red painted, steel deck with removable wooden sides. The wheels have ball bearings and air-filled tires.
Sold through: Northern Tool & Equipment catalog, website, and retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $60.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Customers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and return it to any Northern Tool store for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Northern Tool & Equipment Co. at (800) 222-5381 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.northerntool.com.
Customers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and return it to any Northern Tool store for a free replacement.
None reported.
Northern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn.
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