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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 02104

Pedal Car

Published August 21, 2025 · Recall initiated: February 20, 2002

What's the hazard

The paint coating on some of these pedal cars contains high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys and other children's products containing high levels of lead. Young children could ingest the lead from the car's paint coating, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.

What to do

Consumers should take these pedal cars away from young children immediately.

Recall details

Brand
Alpha International Inc., also known as Gearbox Pedal Car Company, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Distributor
The two "Raley's" cars were sold exclusively at Raley's supermarkets, from July 2000 through December 2000. Department, toy, and specialty/collectible stores sold all of the other pedal cars, from November 1999 through January 2002, for between $100 and $500.
Country
US
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