The Nation - News from March 26, 1986
Wooden toy horses sold across the country are being recalled because of excessive lead in the paint, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced. The recall involves the Woodworks Lace Up Horse, Item No. 203, sold by Reeves International of Pequannock, N.J. About 550 of the $5 toys have been sold since 1983, the commission said. Tests found that the paint on the toys contained 6.8% lead. Federal law limits lead content to 0.06%. Although no injuries have been reported because of the toy, lead can cause brain damage if ingested by children.
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