New York State urges federal recall of toy made with lead paint

New York’s Staten Island — Following the discovery of a hazardous chemical in a line of toys, the Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) of the New York Department of State is calling for a federal recall.

It was discovered that the black window paint on the Dollar General-sold MAXX Action Helicopter toy contained nearly double the permitted quantity of lead.

Regular testing revealed that the toy had a total lead level of 160 parts per million, 78% higher than the government limit, for the elevated lead level.

According to a DCP press release, the helicopter toy is distributed by Old East Main Company and is available for purchase at locations across New York, including Dollar General, where the tested MAXX Action Helicopter was initially bought.

It’s important for New Yorkers to know which toys are safe for their kids as they do their last-minute holiday shopping, stated New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley.According to our Division of Consumer Protection’s routine product testing, the MAXX Action Helicopter toy has excessive levels of lead, which can seriously harm children’s health. I strongly recommend that the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission conduct a recall of this product and that Dollar General remove it from its stores right away.

The DCP has appealed to the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to initiate a nationwide recall after informing them of these findings.

Until further recall instructions are issued, DCP advises anybody who purchased the MAXX Action Helicopter to either place it in a secure location or dispose of it in their regular trash pickup.

When lead enters children’s bodies, it can affect their development, conduct, and capacity to learn, according to the New York State Department of Health. Additionally, it may result in hearing loss, kidney disease, and anemia.

small children can be exposed to lead through toys, particularly very small ones who are more prone to put objects in their mouths. State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald stated that parents and guardians should feel secure knowing that the toys they purchase for their kids are safe and devoid of harmful materials.

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