Educational Insights Recalls Ring Toss Games Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 08553 · announced March 26, 2008 · Educational Insights · 130 units affected
The product
The recalled ring toss game has three plastic blue rings and five 4-inch wooden pegs. Four of the five pegs are purple and one is yellow. The base of the game is made of two red wooden boards that form an "X" when assembled.
The hazard
The paint on the yellow peg of the toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
All purchasers have been contacted and requested to return the games for a store credit or refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: School supply stores nationwide from December 2007 through February 2008 for about $30.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Educational Insights toll-free at (888) 591-9334 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.educationalinsights.com, or e-mail the firm at service@edin.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.