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Colbert Collection Recalls Wooden Armadillos Due To Lead Paint Hazards

CPSC recall 94067. Recall date: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

Lead

CPSC recall 94067 has the recall date 6 May 1994. The notice names the firm Colbert Collection. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Lead or chemical. CPSC gives the product type Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed.

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CPSC recall 94067: incidents, units, products and firms
UnitsThe CPSC record gives no number
Description
May 6, 1994 Release # 94-067 PRODUCT: Approximately 5,000 "Wooden Armadillos" imported by Colbert Collection and sold nationwide at gift shops and household accessory stores from January 1990 through December 1993. The armadillos are designed to resemble Texas's armadillo symbol. The body of the armadillo is made from a gourd; its four legs, tail, and moveable head are made of wood. The armadillo is available in various sizes. The label underneath the armadillo reads: "HECHO EN MEXICO (MADE IN MEXICO)." PROBLEM: The armadillos' paint (green, red, and purple) contains excess lead. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should take the armadillos away from young children and return the armadillos to place of purchase for a refund. Consumers who have questions may contact Colbert Collection at (203) 379-9289. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Colbert Collection, New Hartford, CT is voluntarily recalling 5,000 "Wooden Armadillos." The armadillos' paint (green, red, and purple) contains excess lead. The armadillos are designed to resemble Texas's armadillo symbol. The body of the armadillo is made from a gourd; its four legs, tail, and moveable…
ProductWooden Armadillo toys, Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
ManufacturerColbert Collection
Made inMexico

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
not givenMedian of 1994: not given
CPSC recalls of 1994
109
Recalls of 1994 with one of the same hazards
6%
Recalls of 1994 in the category Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
6%
Recalls on the register that name Colbert Collection
1

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Recall Register. CPSC recall 94067. https://recallregister.com/product/5541-colbert-collection-recalls-wooden-armadillos-due-to-lead-paint-hazards/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .

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US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Data retrieved
30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register
24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 94067 report injuries?
The CPSC record of recall 94067 has no incident or injury text.
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: Mexico