Master Toys & Novelties Inc., of Los Angeles, California, has recalled about 6,000 Cowboy on a Horse Little Rider toys. Surface paint on the shoe and pants of the rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. No injuries have been reported. This recall includes a battery operated cowboy riding a horse toy. The model number 8610B is located on the product packaging. The horse and rider together measure about 8.5 inches in height by 7.5 inches in length. The rider is wearing blue pants and a red shirt and the horse is brown. Only Little Rider Toys with UPC code 603678086101 printed on the product packaging are included in the recall. These toys were sold at dollar and discount stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for between $5 and $7. Consumers should return the toys to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, contact Master Toys & Novelties Inc. at (800) 237-5020 or visit the firm’s Web site at www.mastertoys.com.

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