KB Toys Recalls Wooden Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

October 4, 2007

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 843-9520
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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 Products: Wooden Pull-Along Alphabet & Math Blocks Wagons, Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagons, 10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts, and Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks

Units: About 10,000

Importer: KB Toys, Inc., of Pittsfield, Mass.

Hazard: Surface paints on the toys can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None.

Descriptions:

Wooden Pull-Along Alphabet & Math Blocks Wagons and Learning Blocks Wagons - The recalled wooden toy wagons have 28 blocks and a pull string. The wagons measure about 7½" x 13" and have blocks with letters, words, numbers, or pictures on them. "First Learning" or "My Kidz" are printed on the products' packaging, in addition to UPC #834162002158 or #834162002165.

10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts - The recalled activity carts are three
dimensional learning toys with various activities. The cart measures about
17¼" x 16½" x 7¾". "First Learning" and UPC #834162002127 are printed on the products' packaging.

Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks - The recalled wooden toys have blocks that flip
with letters, words, numbers, and pictures on them. The toy measures about
10 1/8" x 10¾" x 2¾". "First Learning" and UPC #834162001212 are printed onthe products' packaging.

Sold at: KB Toys stores nationwide. The Pull-Along Wagons were sold from
August 2005 to August 2007 for between $9 and $13. The 10-in-1 Activity
Learning Carts were sold from August 2006 to September 2007 for about $30.
The Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks were sold from August 2006 to September 2007
for about $7.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from
children and return them to any KB Toys retail store for a store credit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact KB Toys toll-free at
(888) 843-9520 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
the company's Web site at www.recall.kbtinfo.com