[CallMeKelly]

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Recalls Various Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway Toys Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard. Thomas The Train Recall of Wooden Vehicles and Train Set Components. In cooperation with the CPSC, RC2 has issued a voluntary recall on June 13th, 2007, of various Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway vehicles and wooden train set components sold at toy stores and various retailers nationwide from January 2005 through June 2007. The recall involves only the specific wooden vehicles, buildings and other train set components for young children listed in the chart below. RC2 has determined that the surface paints on the recalled products contain lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

http://www.huliq.com/24556/thomas-th...-due-to-hazard

 

[Jenelle]

Thanks for posting. I am really disappointed. As much as you have to pay for these things, you shouldn't have to worry about lead paint, for crying out loud.