Northern Tool + Equipment Recalls Little Digger Toy Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recall date

June 25, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

15172

Brand / firm

Intradin Import & Export Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China

Sold / distributed

Northern Tool + Equipment retail stores and catalogs and online at www.amazon.com, www.kotulas.com and www.northerntool.com from August 2014 through June 2015 for about $30.

Why it was recalled

The red paint on the Little Digger toy frame contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.

What was recalled

This recall involves Wel-Bilt brand Little Diggers, Item # 28303. It is a stationary scooper toy with moveable poles that allow the child to scoop items up into the bucket. The item has a red powder-coated steel frame with a black plastic seat and black adjustable scoop with two yellow plastic grips on the poles and a six-sided frame base. The measurements are about 17 inches high and 25 inches wide. It has a manufacture date of August 2014 through June 2015. Wel-Bilt is printed on the front of the bucket and the manufacture date is written on the tracking label located on the bucket. The item number #28303 is printed only on the toy's packaging

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the Little Digger Toy, put it out of reach of children and contact the firm for a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.