J.C. Penney Recalls Deluxe Art Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-10-11). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 19,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08023 |
| Published | 2007-10-11 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Arts & Crafts |
| Products | Deluxe Wood Art Sets |
| Firm named in the title | J.C. Penney |
| Firms | J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan, Vietnam |
| Units (US) | 19,000 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from September 2005 through August 2007 for about $40. |
Description
The recalled art set consists of a wooden box with several pull-out trays containing 177 different art items, including paints and brushes.
Hazard
Surface paint on the outside of the wooden box contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled products away from young children immediately and return it to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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