Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls "Big Red" Wagons Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-066 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 7, 2007
- Brand
- Northern Tool
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- Big Red Wagons
- Hazard
- Violation of Lead Paint Standard
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substances
- Units
- About 7,200
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The recalled wagon has a red painted, steel deck with removable wooden sides. The wheels have ball bearings and air-filled tires.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Big Red Wagons · About 7,200 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Northern Tool & Equipment catalog, Web site, and retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $60.; Northern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn..
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
Recall history and context
Northern Tool appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Big Red Wagons (About 7,200 units). The recalled wagon has a red painted, steel deck with removable wooden sides.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Lead Paint Standard.
What should I do if I own one?
Customers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and return it to any Northern Tool store for a free replacement.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 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.