J.C. Penney Recalls Deluxe Art Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 08023 · announced October 11, 2007 · J.c. Penney · 19,000 units affected
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.
The hazard
Surface paint on the outside of the wooden box contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take the recalled products away from young children immediately and return it to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from September 2005 through August 2007 for about $40.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.