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Product recall · CPSCDecember 19, 2007Highest risk
Discount School Supply Measuring Chart
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The paint on the grow chart contains excess 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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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using the chart immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund.
Who to contact: For more additional information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 919-5242 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firm's Web site at www.discountschoolsupply.com or email at chartrecall@discountschoolsupply.com
The product
The Giant Grow Chart measures a child's growth with a giant yellow ruler-shaped plastic chart. The grow chart also has a picture of a bean stalk painted on it from top to bottom.
Details
- Units affected
- About 13,000
- Recall date
- December 19, 2007
- Brand
- Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Discount School Supply catalogs and the company's Web site from August 2000 through August 2007 for about $10.
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: “Discount School Supply Recalls Measuring Chart 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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