Recalls / 2007-11-21

Discount School Supply Recalls Paint Brushes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

08090 · Recalled 2007-11-21 · CPSC page

Description

The recall involves a set of six "shaving-style" brushes, which are about 4 inches long. The brushes' handles are painted blue, purple, orange, yellow, lime green, and pink. The item number #SHVBRSH is printed on the product's packaging. Brush sets with handles in brown, dark blue, red, green, blue, and black are not included in this recall. The recalled brushes were also included with the "BioColor® Foam Paint Starter Kit" and "Colorations® Foam Paint Starter Kit."

Hazards

Surface paint on the brush handles can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the brushes immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a free replacement brush set.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Shaving Paint Brushes		About 20,000

Parties

Importer: Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: Discount School Supply's catalog, Web site

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 293-9314 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firm's Web site at www.discountschoolsupply.com or e-mail the firm at brushrecall@discountschoolsupply.com

Source: CPSC recall 08090. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.