Recalls / 2008-04-24
Basketball and Flower Tables Recalled by Avon Products Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
08562 · Recalled 2008-04-24 · CPSC page
Description
The Basketball Table is about 16 inches tall with white legs and a 19-inch diameter top. The Flower Table is about 30 inches tall with a green petal stand and a 15-inch diameter purple and yellow top.
Hazards
Surface paint on the tables contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Reported injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should take the tables away from children immediately and contact Avon for a full refund. Known purchasers are being directly notified of this recall.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball and Flower Tables | About 1,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- Arte Sencillamente Corp., of Dorado, Puerto Rico
- Distributor
- Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y.
- Made in
- Peru
- Sold at
- Avon Independent Sales Representatives in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Flower Table sold for about $37.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Avon toll-free at (888) 993-9903 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.avon.com
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Source: CPSC recall 08562. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.