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Educational Insights Ring Toss Games
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The paint on the yellow peg of the toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
All purchasers have been contacted and requested to return the games for a store credit or refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Educational Insights toll-free at (888) 591-9334 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.educationalinsights.com, or e-mail the firm at service@edin.com
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 130
- Recall date
- March 26, 2008
- Brand
- Educational Insights, of Vernon Hills, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
School supply stores nationwide from December 2007 through February 2008 for about $30.
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: “Educational Insights Recalls Ring Toss Games 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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