EXCESSIVE LEAD TOYS RECALLED

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with International Sourcing Ltd., of Springfield, Mo., recently announced a voluntary recall of about 7,500 dragster and funny car toys due to surface paint on the wheels and engine containing excessive levels of lead.

The product was sold at National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) events through Schumacher Racing, and Matco Tools through door to door sales by its representatives from March 2007 through September 2007. 08067a.jpgThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with International Sourcing Ltd., of Springfield, Mo., recently announced a voluntary recall of about 7,500 dragster and funny car toys due to surface paint on the wheels and engine containing excessive levels of lead.

The product was sold at National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) events through Schumacher Racing, and Matco Tools through door to door sales by its representatives from March 2007 through September 2007.

The recall includes plastic models of a dragster and funny car. The dragster is approximately 22 inches long, black in color with various sponsor decals on the toys. The funny car is approximately 14 inches long and is also black in color. Both models have the ISL logo imprinted on the underside.

Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children, and return it to International Sourcing Ltd. for a full refund or replacement product.

For additional information, contact International Sourcing Ltd at (877) 404-1584 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.islpromotions.com
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