Mattel, the maker of Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars, is recalling nearly one million toys in the United States today because the products are covered in lead paint. According to Mattel, all the toys were made by a contract manufacturer in China.

Are Hotwheels lead free?

Do I think they would pass a lead-free test? yes. Hot wheels have been around for a very long time and is a trusted product. They have made many changes or upgrades to make sure the product is safe.

How do you tell if a toy has lead paint on it?

The only accurate way to test a toy for lead is by a certified laboratory. Do-it-yourself kits are available. However, these kits do not indicate how much lead is present and their reliability at detecting low levels of lead has not been determined.