Wooden toys - various Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys
Wooden toys - various Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys was recalled on 6 July 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0648/07. Chemical risk reported by Greece. The product poses a serious risk of poisoning because surface paints on these products contain an excessive level of migratable lead.
| Alert Number | 0648/07 |
| Brand | RC2 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 22 different types of wooden toys recalled: Red James Engine & Red James’ # 5 Coal Tender ; Red Lights & Sounds James Engine & Red James’ #5 Lights & Sounds Coal Tender ; James with Team Colors Engine & James with Team Colors #5 Coal Tender ; Red Skarloey Engine ; Brown & Yellow Old Slow Coach ; Red Hook & Ladder Truck & Red Water Tanker Truck ; Red Musical Caboose ; Red Sodor Line Caboose ; Red Coal Car labeled “2006 Day Out With Thomas” on the Side ; Red Baggage Car ; Red Holiday Caboose ; Red “Sodor Mail” Car ; Red Fire Brigade Truck ; Red Fire Brigade Train ; Deluxe Sodor Fire Station ; Red Coal Car ; Yellow Box Car ; Red Stop Sign ; Yellow Railroad Crossing Sign ; Yellow “Sodor Cargo Company” Cargo Piece ; Smelting Yard ; Ice Cream Factory. |
| Published | 6 July 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses a serious risk of poisoning because surface paints on these products contain an excessive level of migratable lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.A press release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The recall involves wooden vehicles, buildings and other train set components for young children. The front of the packaging has the logo “Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway” on the upper left-hand corner. A manufacturing code may be located on the bottom of the product or inside the battery cover. Toys marked with codes containing “WJ” or “AZ” are not included in this recall. Production period: January 2005 to April 2007.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Wooden toys - various Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys.
About this risk
This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.