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Product recall · CPSCOctober 11, 2007Highest risk
J.C. Penney Deluxe Art Sets
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
Surface paint on the outside of the wooden box 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
Consumers should take the recalled products away from young children immediately and return it to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
Who to contact: For further information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jcp.com
The product
The recalled art set consists of a wooden box with several pull-out trays containing 177 different art items, including paints and brushes.
Details
- Units affected
- About 19,000
- Recall date
- October 11, 2007
- Brand
- J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas
- Injuries reported
- None reported
The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from September 2005 through August 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: “J.C. Penney Recalls Deluxe Art Sets 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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