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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 12, 2024Highest risk
Red Toolbox Stanley-Branded Jr. Kids Garden Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The painted long hoe and rake of the recalled garden set contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard to children. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
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 stop using the long hoe and rake in the garden set immediately. Visit Red Toolbox's recall website, https://www.recall-rtb.com/, for information on how to obtain a free replacement long hoe and rake. The consumer will need to fill out a form and upload photos of disposing these items and the white label on the bottom of the wheelbarrow showing the 12.2023 manufacturing date. Costco is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Who to contact: Red Toolbox by email at CS@recall-rtb.com, or online at https://www.recall-rtb.com/ or https://red-toolbox.com and click "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves the long hoe and rake in the Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Set, model number 1662178. The Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Set includes a wheelbarrow, apron, gloves, rake, hoe and hand tools. The wheelbarrow has a white label on the bottom that states "Red Toolbox" and the manufacturing date of 12.2023. The recalled long hoe and rake have a yellow-painted long wooden handle with the words "Stanley Jr." painted in black. The hoe and rake are black-painted metal. Only the long hoe and rake in the set are included in this recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 459,200 (In addition, about 60,480 in Canada)
- Recall date
- September 12, 2024
- Brand
- Costco Wholesale, of Issaquah, Washington
- Made or distributed by
- Red Toolbox USA, of El Segundo, California
- Injuries reported
- None reported
1662178
Exclusively at Costco stores nationwide and online at www.costco.com from February 2024 through June 2024 for about $35.
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: “Red Toolbox Recalls Stanley-Branded Jr. Kids Garden Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard; Violation of Federal Ban for Lead in Paint; Sold Exclusively by Costco Wholesale”
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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