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Stack Em' Up Books Children's Stackable Toys
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
Surface paint on the wooden toys contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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 immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Stack Em' Up Books to receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled product, regardless of whether they purchased the product or received it as a free giveaway. Consumers that purchased the product at www.stackemupbooks.com or the Philadelphia Gift Show will receive a full refund once they return the product.
Who to contact: Stack Em' Up Books collect at 267-987-3328 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email at contact@stackemupbooks.com, or online at www.stackemupbooks.com/pages/cpsc-volutary-recall-information or stackemupbooks.com and click on the CPSC Voluntary Recall 2021-2022 link at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves Adam the Apple children's stackable toys. The toys have 15 wooden pieces with a story written on each piece. They measure about 6 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide when stacked and look like a happy-faced red apple with a leaf atop. The phrases Adam The Apple, By Chris Bayon and Illustrated by Patrick Carlson are written on the leaf.
Details
- Units affected
- About 200
- Recall date
- February 9, 2022
- Brand
- Stack Em' Up Books Inc., of Langhorne, Pa.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Online at www.stackemupbooks.com from June 2021 through November 2021 and at the Philadelphia Gift Show in July 2021 for about $25; products were also given away at the Philadelphia Gift Show.
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: “Stack Em' Up Books Recalls Children's Stackable Toys Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban and Lead Poisoning Hazard”
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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