On May 22, 2008, Toy Investments Inc. recalled about 300 Floppy Friends Horse Toys because surface paint on the recalled toys contains excessive lead levels, presenting a lead poisoning risk.

The recalled horse toys have a push up base that, when it is pushed up, makes the horse floppy, but when released, makes the horse stand up straight. Horses are brown and white with a base that is green with orange and red and dark blue flowers.

Hobby stores, gas stations, gift shops, and toy stores nationwide sold the recalled Toy Investments Inc. Floppy Friends Horse Toys from February 2008 through April 2008 for about $4.

Consumers are advised to immediately take the toy away from children and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, customers may also contact Toy Investments at 800-356-0474, or visit the company’s website.

Source: “Floppy Friends Horse Toys Recalled by Toy Investments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-285, May 22, 2008.