On May 20, 2008, Master Toys & Novelties Inc. recalled about 6,000 Cowboy on a Horse Little Rider Toys because the surface paint on the shoe and pants of the rider toy violates the federal lead paint standard, posing a lead poisoning risk.

Included in the recall is a battery operated cowboy riding a horse toy. Model number 8610B is found on the product packaging, along with UPC code 603678086101. The recalled Master Toys & Novelties toy is 8.5 inches in height by 7.5 inches in length, and the cowboy is wearing blue pants and a red shirt, and the horse is brown.

Dollar and discount stores nationwide sold the recalled Cowboy on a Horse Little Rider Toy from April 2007 through January 2008 for between $5 and $7.

Consumers are advised to immediately take the toy away from children and return it to a place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, customers may contact Master Toys & Novelties Inc. at 800-237-5020, or visit the company’s website.

Source: “Master Toys & Novelties Inc. Recalls Little Rider Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-272, May 20, 2008.