Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Fun Express Children's Toys Given Away at Libraries
Source: CPSC Recall #06236
Recall Date
2006-08-17
Manufacturer
Fun Express Inc., a subsidiary of Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
Units Affected
About 340,000 toys
Products Involved
Bendable Dog and Cat Toys
Hazard
The paint on the bendable toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law. Lead is toxic and, if ingested by young children, can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and discard them.
Reported Injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Sold At
This toy was a free giveaway by libraries nationwide as part of reading programs from January 2006 through August 2006.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recalled toy is made of bendable plastic and is in the shape of a brown dog with black ears, paws and feet, a Dalmatian dog with pink paws, a white dog with orange spots, a brown dog with pink paws, a white cat with orange stripes, a brown cat with pink paws, a black cat with pink ears and a white cat with brown spots. The toys are about 3.75 inches tall. The toy's packaging is labeled as item 39/1461-K and 39/1461-KM.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28