Cranium Cadoo Board Games Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 08169 · announced January 17, 2008 · Cranium · 38,000 units affected
The product
Only the die found in Cranium Cadoo board games with lot numbers 2007195 through 2007244 is included in the recall. The Cranium Cadoo game is packaged in a square cardboard box with an orange background. The seven digit lot number is printed under the plastic tray on the bottom half of the box.
The hazard
The surface paint on the die contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately dispose of the die and contact Cranium Inc. to receive a free replacement die.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Fred Meyer, Kmart, Shopko, Wal-Mart and specialty game stores nationwide between October 2007 through January 2008 for about $20.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Cranium Inc. at (877) 272-6486 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cranium.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.