Northern Tool + Equipment Recalls Little Digger Toy Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled 2015-06-25. Chemical exposure hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 7,000Units
2015-06-25Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This 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. The item has a red powder-coated steel frame with a black plastic seat and black adjustable scoop with two yellow plastic grips on the poles and a six-sided frame base. The measurements are about 17 inches high and 25 inches wide. It has a manufacture date of August 2014 through June 2015. Wel-Bilt is printed on the front of the bucket and the manufacture date is written on the tracking label located on the bucket. The item number #28303 is printed only on the toy's packaging
- The hazard
- The red paint on the Little Digger toy frame contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
- Injuries
- None reported
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the Little Digger Toy, put it out of reach of children and contact the firm for a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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