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Thomas and Friends, Curious George and Other Spinning Tops and Tin Pails Recalled By Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Date: August 22, 2007
Company: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from July 2001 through September 2002. The tops were sold
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.

Affected Products

The recalled tops and pails are primarily metal and have wooden handles. The tops are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or a circus scene. The pails are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or in a solid red or yellow color. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall.

Why Was This Recalled?

Surface paints on the wooden handles of the tops and pails contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from July 2001 through September 2002. The tops were sold

Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from July 2001 through September 2002. The tops were sold has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report