Toys "R" Us Recalls Wooden Coloring Cases Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-08-30). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 27,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07299 |
| Published | 2007-08-30 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Arts & Crafts |
| Products | Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases |
| Firm named in the title | Toys "R" Us |
| Firms | Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 27,000 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Sold | Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from October 2006 through August 2007 for about $20. |
Description
The recall involves the Imaginarium brand 213-piece Wooden Coloring Case which includes crayons, pastels, colored pencils, fiber pens, paintbrush, pencil, water colors, palette, white paint, ruler and pencil sharpener in a light tan wooden carrying case. The case measures about 14 inches high by 19 inches wide.
Hazard
The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. Also, some of the black watercolor paint contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store credit.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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