CPSC Recall in 2007: Toys "R" Us Recalls Wooden Coloring Cases Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-299

Date: August 29, 2007

Product Name: Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 27,000 Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases. The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. Also, some of the black watercolor paint contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Imaginarium Wooden Coloring CasesUnits: About 27,000Importer / Retailer: Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.Hazard: The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. Also, some of the black watercolor paint contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recall involves the Imaginarium brand 213 Piece Wooden Coloring Case which includes crayons, pastels, colored pencils, fiber pens, paintbrush, pencil, water colors, palette, white paint, ruler and pencil sharpener in a light tan wooden carrying case. The case measures about 14 inches high by 19 inches wide.Sold by: Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from October 2006 through August 2007 for about $20.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store credit.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Toys "R" Us at (800) TOYSRUS/869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, or visit the company's website at www.toysrus.com.

Hazard Description:

The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. Also, some of the black watercolor paint contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 27,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from October 2006 through August 2007 for about $20.

Manufactured In:

China

Custom Label:

Retailer:

Custom Field:

Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.