Discount School Supply Recalls Play Mats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 08537 · announced January 16, 2008 · Discount School Supply · 60 units affected
The product
This recall involves 50-inch vinyl/polyester play mats. The double sided mats have a number design on one side and a turtle design on the other. The mats are yellow with numbers and designs painted in red, blue, green and black. The mat has the Discount School Supply name and logo printed in the corner on both sides of the mat. Bean bags pictured with the mat are sold separately.
The hazard
The paint on the Tic Tac Turtle Toss mats contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the mat 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 June 2007 through September 2007 for about $40.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 993-3603 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 tossrecall@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.