The federal lead paint standard was exceeded in the surface paint coating on Nature Wonders HD Pinto Horse Toy Figures, leading to a January 26, 2010 voluntary recall of the item.  The toys are imported by Blip Toys of Minneapolis, MN and were manufactured in China.  About 15,000 units have been recalled, and the item was sold at Wal-Mart from January 2009 – July 2009.

The item is a white plastic horse with brown spots and is about 4 inches tall.  The model number is 92093.

Blip Toys can be reached at 888-405-7696 or www.bliptoys.com/recall for a replacement of the toy.  In the meantime, consumers should take the toy away from children immediately.

Exposure to lead in children can cause nervous system damage, behavioral and learning problems, slowed growth, hearing problems and headaches.  Symptoms are subtle and difficult to recognize, and excessive lead levels has been an ongoing issue with foreign manufactured toys.

Philadelphia injury lawyers are familiar with the effects of lead exposure in children, and the accepted legal levels appropriate for children’s toys.

,