CPSC recall 08-056, announced October 31, 2007, covers SimplyFun Ribbit Board Games (about 1,500 units). Surface paint on the five frog-shaped wooden pieces contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the five frog pieces from the game and discontinue using them. Recall contact: call (877) 557-7767, or go to www.simplyfun.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves SimplyFun Ribbit board games. The games are sold with five frog-shaped wooden pieces that act as pawns for movement. The wooden pieces are blue, red, green, yellow and lavender in color.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paint on the five frog-shaped wooden pieces contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the five frog pieces from the game and discontinue using them. Consumers should contact SimplyFun for a refund or a set of five replacement frogs.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- SimplyFun
- Recall number
- 08-056
- Units
- About 1,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- SimplyFun independent consultants nationwide from March 2007 through October 2007 for about $18.
- Importer
- SimplyFun LLC, of Bellevue, Wash.
Ribbit Board Games
CPSC product type: Games
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact SimplyFun toll-free at (877) 557-7767 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.simplyfun.com
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