Children's Pencil Pouches Recalled by Raymond Geddes & Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-11-21). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 84,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08096 |
| Published | 2007-11-21 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Purses |
| Products | Children's Pencil Pouches |
| Firm named in the title | Raymond Geddes & Co. |
| Firms | Raymond Geddes & Co., of Baltimore, Md. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 84,200 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | School supply distributors in schools nationwide from September 1997 through October 2007 for between 50 cents and $2. |
Description
The recall includes "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches and "Bear Pencil Pouches." The "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches are clear vinyl, measure 9 inches by 6 inches, and have a green, orange, pink or blue-colored zipper. Style number 63525 is printed on the packaging. The "Bear Pencil Pouches" have soft fabric with a stuffed bear face, and measure 9 inches by 3 inches. Style number 67221 is printed on the packaging.
Hazard
The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil pouches away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return to the store where purchased, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. directly.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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