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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 16, 2008Highest risk
Discount School Supply Play Mats
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The paint on the Tic Tac Turtle Toss mats 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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What to do
Consumers should stop using the mat immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 993-3603 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 tossrecall@discountschoolsupply.com
The product
This recall involves 50-inch vinyl/polyester play mats. The double sided mats have a number design on one side and a turtle design on the other. The mats are yellow with numbers and designs painted in red, blue, green and black. The mat has the Discount School Supply name and logo printed in the corner on both sides of the mat. Bean bags pictured with the mat are sold separately.
Details
- Units affected
- About 60
- Recall date
- January 16, 2008
- Brand
- Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Discount School Supply catalogs and the company's Web site from June 2007 through September 2007 for about $40.
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 Play Mats 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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