Tic Tac Turtle Toss Mats and Toy Wrestler Figures recalled due to lead paint standard violation

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall for Tic Tac Turtle Toss Mats, manufactured by Discount School Supply of Monterey, California. The CPSC also issued a recall for Toy Wrestler Figures, manufactured by A.A. of America Inc., of East Brunswick, New Jersey, after being alerted by the New York State?s Consumer Protection Board of the potential lead poisoning hazard. The play mats and wrestler toys both violate the federal standard for lead paint as they contain excessive amounts of lead.

About 60 of the Turtle Toss Mats, manufactured in China, were recalled by Discount School Supply. The double-sided mats are 50-inches and made of polyester and vinyl. The yellow mats have a turtle design on one side and a number design on the other side, with the numbers painted in black, red, green, and blue. The Discount School Supply logo is also printed on the corners of both the mat.

5,400 of the Toy Wrestler Figures, also manufactured in China, were recalled by A.A. of America, Inc. The figures come in a pack of four with a UPC number of 604111230003 printed on the package. Each figure is 5 ¾ inches high. The toys were sold for about $1 from January 2007 through December 2007 at Dollar stores and other discount stores nationwide. Consumers should immediately stop using the toys and keep them out of children?s reach. A.A. of America can be reached for more information or a full refund at 1-888-822-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. The company can also be reached at www.aatoys.com or can be emailed at recalls@aatoys.com.

The Tic Tac Turtle Toss Mats were sold for about $40 from Discount School Supply website at www.discountschoolsupply.com and through the company?s catalogue. The consumer should immediately stop using the mat and keep it out of children?s reach. Discount School Supply can be contacted for a refund or a credit at 1-800-993-3603 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or by email at tossrecall@discountschoolsupply.com.

Sources: ?Discount School Supply Recalls Play Mats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.? U.S. Consumer Product Safety Recall Release #08-537 January 16, 2008; ?Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.? U.S. Consumer Product Safety Recall Release #08-164 January 15, 2008.

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