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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 5, 2008Highest risk
Children's Toy Gardening Rakes
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts toll-free at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.backyard-beyond.com, or email the firm at productsafety@downeastconcepts.com
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 400
- Recall date
- February 5, 2008
- Brand
- Zhongshan Foods, of China
- Made or distributed by
- Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Various home improvement and toy stores nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for about $2.50.
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 Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates 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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