SimplyFun Recalls Ribbit Board Games Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC recall 08056 · announced October 31, 2007 · Simplyfun · 1,500 units affected
The product
This recall involves SimplyFun Ribbit board games. The games are sold with five frog-shaped wooden pieces that act as pawns for movement. The wooden pieces are blue, red, green, yellow and lavender in color.
The hazard
Surface paint on the five frog-shaped wooden pieces contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately remove the five frog pieces from the game and discontinue using them. Consumers should contact SimplyFun for a refund or a set of five replacement frogs.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: SimplyFun independent consultants nationwide from March 2007 through October 2007 for about $18.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact SimplyFun toll-free at (877) 557-7767 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.simplyfun.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.