CPSC recall 01096c, announced February 26, 2001, covers EMSCO Ti-dee Helper children's broom (about 2,200 units). The paint on the handles of these brooms contain high lead levels. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should take these brooms away from children immediately, and return the brooms to the store where purchased for a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 458-0839, or go to www.emscogroup.com.
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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."
Which products are included?
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."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these brooms away from children immediately, and return the brooms to the store where purchased for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- EMSCO
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 01096c
- Units
- About 2,200
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Toy, discount and grocery stores sold these brooms, from April 2000 through February 2001, for about $9.
- Importer
- EMSCO Inc., of Girard, Pa.
Ti-dee Helper children's broom
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
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
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