CPSC Recall in 2007: Children's Pencil Pouches Recalled by Raymond Geddes & Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 08-096

Date: November 20, 2007

Product Name: Children's Pencil Pouches

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Raymond Geddes & Co., of Baltimore, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 84,200 Children's Pencil Pouches. The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Children's Pencil PouchesUnits: About 84,200Distributor: Raymond Geddes & Co., of Baltimore, Md.Hazard: The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recall includes "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches and "Bear Pencil Pouches." The "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches are clear vinyl, measure 9 inches by 6 inches, and have a green, orange, pink or blue-colored zipper. Style number 63525 is printed on the packaging. The "Bear Pencil Pouches" have soft fabric with a stuffed bear face, and measure 9 inches by 3 inches. Style number 67221 is printed on the packaging.Sold by: School supply distributors in schools nationwide from September 1997 through October 2007 for between 50 cents and $2.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil pouches away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return to the store where purchased, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. directly.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. at (800) 533-6273 x1124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.raymondgeddes.com/psa.html, or email the firm at consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com.  

Hazard Description:

The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 84,200

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

School supply distributors in schools nationwide from September 1997 through October 2007 for between 50 cents and $2.

Manufactured In:

China