Approximately 7,000 Little Digger Toys are being recalled by Northern Tool + Equipment. The red paint on the Little Digger toy frame contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
This toy recall involves Wel-Bilt brand Little Diggers, Item # 28303. It is a stationary scooper toy with moveable poles that allow the child to scoop items up into the bucket.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
The company is offering a full refund to customers.
The toys were sold at Northern Tool + Equipment retail stores and catalogs and online at www.amazon.com, www.kotulas.com and www.northerntool.com from August 2014 through June 2015 for about $30.
Contact info: Northern Tool + Equipment toll free at (888) 518-0339 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.northerntool.com. Click on “Product Recalls” near the bottom of the homepage for more recall information.