Cranium Cadoo Board Games Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-01-17). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 38,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08169 |
| Published | 2008-01-17 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Games |
| Products | Cranium Cadoo Board Games |
| Firms | Cranium Inc., of Seattle, Wash. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 38,000 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | replace, dispose |
| Sold | Fred Meyer, Kmart, Shopko, Wal-Mart and specialty game stores nationwide between October 2007 through January 2008 for about $20. |
Description
Only the die found in Cranium Cadoo board games with lot numbers 2007195 through 2007244 is included in the recall. The Cranium Cadoo game is packaged in a square cardboard box with an orange background. The seven digit lot number is printed under the plastic tray on the bottom half of the box.
Hazard
The surface paint on the die contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately dispose of the die and contact Cranium Inc. to receive a free replacement die.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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