People told to destroy toys sold nationwide due to lead risk: CPSC

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Federal officials are encouraging people to destroy a toy distributed nationwide as it contains dangerous levels of lead.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported on Oct. 2 that In Motion Design is recalling 98,350 of its "Evermore Surprise Eggs" made in China as they contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Specifically, the toy airplanes contained within the eggs pose a threat to children, as lead is toxic to them if ingested and can cause health issues.

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The CPSC reports the recall includes Evermore Surprise Eggs with yellow, pink or green wrap. The eggs are gold and contain seven different toys, in