Recall: OKK Trading Recalls Toy Robots Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 9, 2008
Release #08-246

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 655-8697
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


OKK Trading Recalls Toy Robots 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 product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Interchange Robot Toys

Units: About 2,000

Importer/Retailer: OKK Trading Inc., of Commerce, Calif.

Hazard: Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled robot toys were sold as a four piece set with various colored robots each carrying a gun in one hand and a shield in the other. “Interchange Robot” is printed on the outside packaging of the product.

Sold at: Dollar stores nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007 for about $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these robot toys away from children and return the toys to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact OKK Trading toll-free at (877) 655-8697/OKK-TOYS between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.okktrading.com

Picture of Recalled Robot Toys