Discount School Supply Recalls Measuring Chart Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 08528 · announced December 19, 2007 · Discount School Supply · 13,000 units affected
The product
The Giant Grow Chart measures a child's growth with a giant yellow ruler-shaped plastic chart. The grow chart also has a picture of a bean stalk painted on it from top to bottom.
The hazard
The paint on the grow chart contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the chart immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Discount School Supply catalogs and the company's Web site from August 2000 through August 2007 for about $10.
Consumer contact: For more additional information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 919-5242 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firm's Web site at www.discountschoolsupply.com or email at chartrecall@discountschoolsupply.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.