Thomas Train Recall - all threads merged

[becstar]

I just saw on the news that they are re-calling some of the wooden Thomas Trains due to lead based paint......so I looked up the 7 news site and yes, we have some of the trains.......the article was very vague though and I have no idea where to return the trains? any ideas?

Bec
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[TwoBlue]

:eek: :thumbsdown: looking now

[Percy]

I found the recall website, but they only gave details of how to return in America and Canada.

Im thinking of ringing toyworld:confused:

[charlieangus]

Is it only the wooden Thomas trains????

I hope it's not the take-along magnetic ones...we have a heap of them... and my kids are always putting themin their mouths

Someone pm me if they find out its also the Take-along trains

[becstar]

It is only wooden and only some of them (red ones mainly).......

I have found the suppliers website and an address to post back but it doesnt seem fair that we should have to pay postage??? supplier is rc2aust and website is just .com.au

they have a list of the trains there

[Percy]

Sorry i was looking on the wrong site:rolleyes:

Thanks for the link. It does seem a bit unfair having to pay for postage, but at least they are including a free engine!

[Shanaynay]

I have some of the wood trains, what do we do?

[Percy]

Have a look on the website that Becstar just mentioned. All the information is on that!:thumbsup:

[becstar]

Phin, There is an address at the suppliers site that you have to post them to....but its only some of the wooden trains, there is a list at the same site.
Bec
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[poshBecks]

Ok that just .com.au seems to be a superannuation site. Can some please PM me the exact link..... We've got quite a few of the engines that need to be retuirned.... some with teeth marks on them :thumbsdown:

[TwoBlue]

some with teeth marks on them :thumbsdown:

Bit of a worry isnt it :thumbsdown:

[mumma_jessy]

Thomas The Tank Engines - Wooden set!

Have posted in the recalls section, my little man has 6 of these product so I will be taking them away immediately. Thought i'd better post it here too, incase people don't see it in the other section...



A massive international recall could see parents snatching away their children's favourite toys.
A range of Thomas the Tank Engine toys has been coloured with lead-based paint which could be toxic if children chewed on them.

New South Wales Fair Trading Minister, Linda Burney, said chewing on the wooded pieces could be hazardous.

"We've discovered that there is a contamination with the paint, it actually has lead in it," she told 7News.

"Extreme forms of lead poisoning can cause very serious behavioural and learning difficulties in young children."

The toy's manufacturer blew the whistle on itself even though there have been no reports of illness anywhere in the world.

Its Australian importer said the voluntary recall affects only one in 200 Thomas toys sold here.

There are about 91,000 in Australian homes.

The recall only applies to a limited range of painted wooden toys made in China.

The importers of the plastic and metal Thomas the Tank Engine range said those toys are still perfectly safe.

Retailers have been asked to clear them from shelves while purchasers will be offered a bonus engine.

for more info: http://recalls.rc2.com/recalls_Wood_0607.html

[mummy2oceana]

ohh god Oceana has heaps of them!!!

[TreeFrog]

My Ds has just gotten into these toys in a big way and has chewed on them! Both kids have played a lot with them. I just saw this on the news update and was about to post a thread too.

*currently panicking*

Will investigate further....
But while I am here, anyone know the recall details (product numbers and descriptions)?

ETA: Found it! Cheers! Seems to be mainly the red products. Still will look in greaterdetail.

[Blueberry Crumble]

Is it the wooden railways or the actually trains? Because DS has both, and I think that some of the trains are actually wooden...

Also, I am worried about some other toys he has now. I bought some wooden blocks from Kmart the other day and they look as if the wood is very similar to the Thomas stuff and ofcourse, they are made in China as everthing is.

Does that irk you, that everything is made in China? It irks me

[funnyfarm]

found this on the government website "www.recalls.gov.au"

Hope it helps, down the bottom is a return address at Victoria.



Select Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway Brand Products

Date: 13/06/2007

Supplier Name: RC2 trading as Learning Curve Australia

Product Info: Brown and Yellow Old Slow Coach Deluxe Sodor Fire Station Red "Sodor Mail" car Red Baggage Car Red Coal Car Red Fire Brigade Train and/or Truck Red Water Tanker Truck Red Hook & Ladder Truck James Engine &/or #5Tender James Engine &/or #5 Tender with Team Colours Lights & Sounds James engine &/or #5 Tender Red Musical Caboose Red Skarloey Engine Red Sodor Line Caboose Red Stop Sign Yellow "Sodor Cargo Co." Cargo Piece Yellow & Green Box Car Yellow Railroad Crossing Sign sold in Australia between January 2005. Full pictures of recalled items can be viewed at www.rc2aust.com.au

Defect Details: The surface paint on the select items contains lead which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Consumer action: Take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and mail the recalled item to TWR Recall POBox 653 Mount Waverley Vic 3149 Consumers should include their mailing address in the envelope to receive a replacement of the recalled item (or similar if exact item not available and a free engine as a free gift. Please allow 6-8 weeks for the postage of the replacement item and free vehicle.

Market Coverage: National

Recall Coverage: National


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The Product Safety Section of the ACCC has overall policy responsibility for monitoring the conduct and outcomes of consumer goods safety recalls in Australia

[funnyfarm]

found this on the recall website "www.recalls.gov.au"

It has a return address down the bottom of the article which is in Victoria.

Select Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway Brand Products

Date: 13/06/2007

Supplier Name: RC2 trading as Learning Curve Australia

Product Info: Brown and Yellow Old Slow Coach Deluxe Sodor Fire Station Red "Sodor Mail" car Red Baggage Car Red Coal Car Red Fire Brigade Train and/or Truck Red Water Tanker Truck Red Hook & Ladder Truck James Engine &/or #5Tender James Engine &/or #5 Tender with Team Colours Lights & Sounds James engine &/or #5 Tender Red Musical Caboose Red Skarloey Engine Red Sodor Line Caboose Red Stop Sign Yellow "Sodor Cargo Co." Cargo Piece Yellow & Green Box Car Yellow Railroad Crossing Sign sold in Australia between January 2005. Full pictures of recalled items can be viewed at www.rc2aust.com.au

Defect Details: The surface paint on the select items contains lead which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Consumer action: Take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and mail the recalled item to TWR Recall POBox 653 Mount Waverley Vic 3149 Consumers should include their mailing address in the envelope to receive a replacement of the recalled item (or similar if exact item not available and a free engine as a free gift. Please allow 6-8 weeks for the postage of the replacement item and free vehicle.

Market Coverage: National

Recall Coverage: National


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The Product Safety Section of the ACCC has overall policy responsibility for monitoring the conduct and outcomes of consumer goods safety recalls in Australia

[Little Gorilla]

Man this is scary stuff.

I have just taken the 4 out of my bub's collection that I will be couriering to that address tomorrow.

Bub will notice they have gone...both his musical James & musical caboose - they are his favs:no:

Gosh...who would have thought that harmless little Thomas the Tank Engine could actually be so hazardous to our children's health.

[kymmy]

Oh no :eek: This is awful. My boy loves his trains.
Checking out the site now.