Recalls / 2005-08-25

CPSC, Hidden Hills Productions, Inc. Announce Recall of Floor Mat Map Games

05599 · Recalled 2005-08-25 · CPSC page

Description

The floor map game consists of a 6-foot by 5.5-foot vinyl Maptangle™ floor mat that has various multicolored geographic locations and landmarks painted on the floor mat and a set of 103 playing cards, consisting of corresponding geographic locations and landmarks. The object of the game is for a team of players to locate and place their feet on all of the landmarks and geographic locations. The game is age-graded for children 7 years and up. This recall pertains only to the floor mat and does not include any other components of the game. Floor mat map games with manufacture date codes are not subject to this recall.

Hazards

The orange paint on the floor mat maps contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

Reported injuries

None.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled game maps, and contact Hidden Hills Productions Inc. for information on returning the recalled maps and receiving a free replacement map or refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Maptangle™ World Edition Floor Mat Map Games		About 140

Parties

Manufacturer: Team WorldWide Corp.
Distributor: Hidden Hills Productions Inc., of Westlake Village, Calif.
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Educational, book, museum, specialty toy sold these games, from February 2005 through June 2005, for about $25.

Consumer contact

Contact Hidden Hills Productions Inc. at (800) 641-9996 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at http://www.borderlinegames.com

Source: CPSC recall 05599. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.