Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Toy Return



The library is requesting a return of the summer reading program toys shown above in order to comply with a RECALL INITIATED BY HIGHSMITH INCORPORATED due to lead content. This recall will affect many public libraries across the country, including the Mission Viejo Library, who used the toys as prizes during this year’s Summer Reading Program.

The toys, a bendable dog and cat (see above picture), were found to have 0.4 and 0.24 percent lead. The maximum safety limit is currently 0.06 percent. The toys are roughly 3.75 inches long and are similar in shape to a lollipop.

We would like all children and parents to return these toys ASAP to the Mission Viejo Library for safe disposal. Replacement reading prizes will be provided in exchange for the bendable toys.”

For more information, please contact Library Administration at (949) 830-7100, extension 4002.

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