Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls "Big Red" Wagons
By: Shannon Bruffett
Updated: November 13, 2007
Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls about 7,200 "Big Red" Wagons Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The recalled wagon has a red painted, steel deck with removable wooden sides. The wheels have ball bearings and air-filled tires.
They were sold through Northern Tool & Equipment catalog, Web site, and retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $60.
Customers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and return it to any Northern Tool store for a free replacement.
For additional information, contact Northern Tool & Equipment Co. at (800) 222-5381 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.northerntool.com
