Educational Insights Recalls Ring Toss Games Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-03-26). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 130 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08553 |
| Published | 2008-03-26 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Games |
| Products | Ring Toss Games |
| Firm named in the title | Educational Insights |
| Firms | Educational Insights, of Vernon Hills, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Hong Kong |
| Units (US) | 130 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | School supply stores nationwide from December 2007 through February 2008 for about $30. |
Description
The recalled ring toss game has three plastic blue rings and five 4-inch wooden pegs. Four of the five pegs are purple and one is yellow. The base of the game is made of two red wooden boards that form an "X" when assembled.
Hazard
The paint on the yellow peg of the toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
All purchasers have been contacted and requested to return the games for a store credit or refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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