Recall: Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls "Big Red" Wagons Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2007 Release #08-066 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 222-5381 |
Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls “Big Red” Wagons 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: “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, Web site, 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 Web site at www.northerntool.com
