Children's Board Skirts Recalled By Chelsea & Scott Ltd. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 08599 · announced August 12, 2008 · Chelsea & Scott · 600 units affected
The product
The Sun Smarties™ board skirts are peach microfiber with an embroidered flower accent and back pocket. Item number 13926 HIBI is printed on the care label inside the back of the waistband. The skirts were sold in girls' sizes 12 months to 4T. The skirts have six grommets, four on the front of the waistband and two on the back pocket.
The hazard
The paint on the grommets of the skirts contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take these skirts away from young children and return them to Chelsea & Scott Ltd. to receive a replacement skirt or refund. Consumers will be sent a postage paid envelope from Chelsea & Scott Ltd.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: www.onestepahead.com from May 1, 2008 through May 9, 2008 for about $15.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Chelsea & Scott Ltd toll-free at (866) 271-4536 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.onestepahead.com. Consumers can also email the firm at customerservice@onestepahead.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.