CPSC Recall in 2007: J.C. Penney Recalls Deluxe Art Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 08-023

Date: October 10, 2007

Product Name: Deluxe Wood Art Sets

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 19,000 Deluxe Wood Art Sets. Surface paint on the outside of the wooden box contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Deluxe Wood Art SetsUnits: About 19,000Importer: J.C. Penney, of Plano, TexasHazard: Surface paint on the outside of the wooden box contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled art set consists of a wooden box with several pull-out trays containing 177 different art items, including paints and brushes.Sold through: The J.C. Penney catalog and website from September 2005 through August 2007 for about $40.Manufactured in: Taiwan and VietnamRemedy: Consumers should take the recalled products away from young children immediately and return it to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For further information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.jcp.com.

Hazard Description:

Surface paint on the outside of the wooden box contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 19,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

The J.C. Penney catalog and website from September 2005 through August 2007 for about $40.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan and Vietnam