CPSC recall 08-049, announced October 25, 2007, covers Jo-Ann Stores Children's Toy Gardening Tools (about 97,000 units). Surface paint on the handle of the toy gardening tools can contain excessive levels of lead paint, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 739-4120, go to www.joann.com, or email guest.services@jo-annstores.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Robbie Ducky children's leaf rake, hoe, broom and spade. "Robbie Ducky™ Garden Collection" is printed on a tag attached to the handle. The rake has a yellow handle with the head of a tortoise and green prongs. The hoe has an orange handle with a caterpillar and a blue blade. The broom has a purple handle with a duck and an orange brush. The spade has a yellow handle with the head of a frog and a red blade. The tools measure between 27 and 29 inches long.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paint on the handle of the toy gardening tools can contain excessive levels of lead paint, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Jo-Ann Stores
- Manufacturer
- Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-049
- Units
- About 97,000 (an additional 16,000 toy rakes were recalled on September 26, 2007 and 6,000 toy watering cans on August 28, 2007)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide from January 2007 through September 2007 for about $7.
Children's Toy Gardening Tools
CPSC product type: Toy Garden Tools
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Jo-Ann Stores toll-free at (888) 739-4120 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the firm at guest.services@jo-annstores.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.joann.com
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