The Official Release from HIT Entertainment

Someone pointed me to the official statement from HIT Entertainment via the PR firm, Bender/Helper Imprint on the NYT website.  That is dated June 19, which ran before Leonhardt’s story.  I went looking to see where else this was released, and similar copy is on the official Thomas and Friends website, dated June 13, which is the date of the recall. 

If they were “working closely with RC2 to ensure that consumers are informed and accurately advised” as of June 13th, why were recalled trains on sale as of June 17th at one of HIT Entertainment’s own events?  Fortunately, none of the ones we bought there were in the recall.  Our friends weren’t so lucky.

Don’t get me wrong, I can foresee us buying many more of these toys - both the boys love them. I just hope the company that owns Thomas starts doing its part to protect their own customers.  “A Day Out With Thomas” rolls into the Mt. Hood Railroad in Oregon this weekend.  I’m curious if there will be anything posted there.