Children's Memory Testing Cards Recalled by Riverside Publishing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-02-22). Hazards: lead, non compliance. Models: 922782, 922775. About 5,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08546 |
| Published | 2008-02-22 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Educational Materials |
| Products | Memory Testing Cards (sold as part of educational testing kits) |
| Firm named in the title | Riverside Publishing |
| Firms | Riverside Publishing Co., of Rolling Meadows, Ill. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 5,300 |
| Model numbers | 922782, 922775 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Riverside Publishing to testing facilities and administrators nationwide from January 2003 through November 2007 for about $550. |
Description
The recall involves the Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test-Symbolic Memory Cards. The memory testing cards are part of a kit used to test children's physical and mental abilities. They are white with green figures, measure 1 ½" x 1 ½", and were sold as part of a kit (model number 922782), or were sold in packages of 10 cards (model number 922775). The model numbers are located on the packaging.
Hazard
Surface paint on the cards contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled memory cards and return them to Riverside Publishing for free replacement cards. The firm is contacting purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Machine access
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