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Product recall · CPSCNovember 5, 2009Highest risk
Children's Art Easels
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What’s wrong
The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumer should immediately take these recalled easels away from children and contact the firm to receive a free replacement chalkboard panel.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact MacPherson's at (866) 319-5335 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.art-alternatives.com/recall or send email to recall@macphersonart.com
The product
This recall involves a children's art easel, which has a chalkboard surface on one side and a white board surface on the other side. The item number is AA13301 and the UPC number is 082435133010, which can be found on the original packaging.
Details
- Units affected
- About 10,000
- Recall date
- November 5, 2009
- Brand
- MacPherson's, of Emeryville, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Art supply stores nationwide and online from July 2004 through June 2009 for about $75.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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