Toy sold at Costco recalled over 'serious chemical risk' that can harm brain

A children’s toy sold at Costco has been recalled over a “serious chemical risk” that can harm the brain.

The notice affects the Long Handle Hoe and Rake product which is part of Stanley Jnr’s Kids Wheelbarrow and seven-piece Garden Set sold by the wholesaler.

The product presents a serious chemical risk as the yellow paint on the handle of the hoe and rake contains excess concentrations of migratable lead.

Exposure to lead may cause a wide range of adverse effects, including damage to the kidneys, the circulatory system, and the developing brain.

Office for Product Safety and Standards

Unborn and young children are the most sensitive to lead.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) said the product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

It has the Costco Item number of 1662178 and part of the batch dated December 2023.

Owners should stop using the product immediately and register the product and request a free replacement here.

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