Recalls / 2008-02-05
Children's Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard
08183 · Recalled 2008-02-05 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled toy gardening tool hand rake has a wooden handle and a metal yellow bottom. "Backyard and beyond Garden Tools" is printed on the toy's tag which hangs from the toy's handle.
Hazards
The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys.
Reported injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy gardening rake away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a replacement toy hand rake.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Toy Gardening Hand Rakes | About 400 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Zhongshan Foods
- Distributor
- Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Various home improvement, toy from June 2007 through November 2007 for about $2.50.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts toll-free at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.backyard-beyond.com, or email the firm at productsafety@downeastconcepts.com
Source: CPSC recall 08183. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.