Recall of Thomas and Friends Toys Due To Lead Paint

Lee Coleman

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A voluntary recall of Thomas and Friends toys was announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 1.5 million of the wooden railway toys were painted with a surface paint that contains lead. Lead paint if ingested can be toxic. It can cause a wide range of ill health effects including learning disabilities, seizures and even death. The age group most at risk are 6 and under. Children should stop playing with the toys immediately.

"Knowing when you purchased this product is important, whether it was purchased through January 2005 to June of 2007," explained Julie Vallese, Director of Public Affairs for CPSC, on the exact time-line of recalled toys."