Dinosaur Play Sets Recalled by DND Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard


WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.


Name of Product: Dinosaur Play Sets


Units: About 50


Importer: DND Imports, of Los Angeles, Calif.


Hazard: The surface paint on the monkey figure contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.


Incidents/Injuries: None reported.


Description: This recall involves the "Dinosaur Era 2 Hunting Dinosaur" play set. Each play set contains a dinosaur, a helicopter, trees, a hunter, a monkey and various hunting equipment.


Sold at: DND Trading in Los Angeles throughout December 2008 for about $7.


Manufactured in: China


Remedy: Consumers should discard the monkey figure immediately to remove the hazard and contact the firm for a refund or exchange.


Consumer Contact: For additional information, call DND Imports collect at (818) 815-1791 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.


To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09203.html