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Product recall · CPSCAugust 30, 2007Highest risk
Toys "R" Us Wooden Coloring Cases
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. Also, some of the black watercolor paint contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store credit.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Toys "R" Us at (800) TOYSRUS/869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, or visit the company's Web site at www.toysrus.com
The product
The recall involves the Imaginarium brand 213-piece Wooden Coloring Case which includes crayons, pastels, colored pencils, fiber pens, paintbrush, pencil, water colors, palette, white paint, ruler and pencil sharpener in a light tan wooden carrying case. The case measures about 14 inches high by 19 inches wide.
Details
- Units affected
- About 27,000
- Recall date
- August 30, 2007
- Brand
- Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from October 2006 through August 2007 for about $20.
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: “Toys "R" Us Recalls Wooden Coloring Cases 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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