CPSC, Hidden Hills Productions, Inc. Announce Recall of Floor Mat Map Games
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-08-25). Hazards: chemical, lead. About 140 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05599 |
| Published | 2005-08-25 |
| Last updated | 2024-12-31 |
| Product category | Games |
| Products | Maptangle™ World Edition Floor Mat Map Games |
| Firm named in the title | Hidden Hills Productions, Inc. |
| Firms | Team WorldWide Corp., of Taipei City, Taiwan (floor mat only) (manufacturer); Hidden Hills Productions Inc., of Westlake Village, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 140 |
| Hazard classes | chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Educational, book, museum and specialty toy stores nationwide sold these games, from February 2005 through June 2005, for about $25. |
Description
The floor map game consists of a 6-foot by 5.5-foot vinyl Maptangle™ floor mat that has various multicolored geographic locations and landmarks painted on the floor mat and a set of 103 playing cards, consisting of corresponding geographic locations and landmarks. The object of the game is for a team of players to locate and place their feet on all of the landmarks and geographic locations. The game is age-graded for children 7 years and up. This recall pertains only to the floor mat and does not include any other components of the game. Floor mat map games with manufacture date codes are not subject to this recall.
Hazard
The orange paint on the floor mat maps contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled game maps, and contact Hidden Hills Productions Inc. for information on returning the recalled maps and receiving a free replacement map or refund.
Incidents and injuries
None.
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