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Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard

Recall 07-270 · August 14, 2007 · Mattel

What to doConsumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel. Consumers will need to return the product to receive a replacement toy.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
07-270 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 14, 2007
Brand
Mattel
Category
Toys and games
Products
Sarge die cast toy cars
Hazard
Violation of Lead Safety Standard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
Units
About 253,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
June 12, 2014

What was recalled

The recall involves die-cast "Sarge" 2 ½ inch toy cars. The toy looks like a military jeep and measures about 2 ½ inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. The recalled toy has the markings "7EA" and "China" on the bottom. The "Sarge" toy car is sold alone or in a package of two, and may have the product number M1253 (for single cars) and K5925 (for cars sold as a set) printed on the packaging. The cars marked "Thailand" are not included in this recall.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Sarge die cast toy cars · About 253,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Toy Car
Recalled Toy Car

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $7 and $20 (depending on whether they were sold individually or in sets).; Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Mattel at (800) 916-4997 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com

Recall history and context

Mattel appears in 10 CPSC recalls on record. See all Mattel recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Sarge die cast toy cars (About 253,000 units). The recall involves die-cast "Sarge" 2 ½ inch toy cars.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Lead Safety Standard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel. Consumers will need to return the product to receive a replacement toy.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 12, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.