G.A. Gertmenian and Sons Recalls Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 11217 · announced May 5, 2011 · G.a. Gertmenian And Sons · 600 units affected
The product
This recall affects Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Rugs with a batch marking of JA 148. The recalled item contains six white plastic bowling pins with two red stripes painted on the necks, one black plastic ball, and a 68 inch x 26 inch nylon game rug with a print of the character Buzz Lightyear on the front. The batch marking JA 148 appears on the bottom front of the packaging just above the bar code, and is also located on the tag attached to the rug.
The hazard
The red paint used on some bowling pins has been measured to be in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the bowling pins immediately and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement set. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): G.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
Sold at: Walmart Stores in the U.S. between September 1, 2010 and September 25, 2010 for about $18.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact G.A. Gertmenian and Sons LLC toll-free at (888) 224-4181 between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm PT Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email Gertmenian@Gertmenian.com for instructions on receiving replacement bowling pins.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.