Toys "R" Us Recalls Wooden Coloring Cases Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 07299 · announced August 30, 2007 · Toys "r" Us · 27,000 units affected
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.
The hazard
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store credit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from October 2006 through August 2007 for about $20.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.