Children's Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-02-05). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08183 |
| Published | 2008-02-05 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toy Garden Tools |
| Products | Toy Gardening Hand Rakes |
| Firm named in the title | Downeast Concepts |
| Firms | Zhongshan Foods, of China (manufacturer); Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 400 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Various home improvement and toy stores nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for about $2.50. |
Description
The recalled toy gardening tool hand rake has a wooden handle and a metal yellow bottom. "Backyard and beyond Garden Tools" is printed on the toy's tag which hangs from the toy's handle.
Hazard
The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy gardening rake away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a replacement toy hand rake.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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