Recalls / 2001-02-26
Children's Brooms Recalled by EMSCO Inc.
01096c · Recalled 2001-02-26 · CPSC page
Description
The Ti-dee Helper brooms are about 37 inches long with a wood handle painted yellow and natural straw bristles. A silver label on the handle reads, "MADE IN MEXICO." The plastic packaging that covered the broom bristles reads, "Ti-dee Helper™ child's broom," and contains the model number "6089."
Hazards
The paint on the handles of these brooms contain high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys and other children's products containing high levels of lead. Young children could ingest lead from the broom handles, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.
Reported injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should take these brooms away from children immediately, and return the brooms to the store where purchased for a refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| "Ti-dee Helper" children's broom | About 2,200 |
Parties
- Importer
- EMSCO Inc., of Girard, Pa.
- Made in
- Mexico
- Sold at
- Toy, discount, grocery stores sold these brooms, from April 2000 through February 2001, for about $9.
Consumer contact
For more information, call EMSCO Inc. at (800) 458-0839 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their web site at www.emscogroup.com
Source: CPSC recall 01096c. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.