CPSC recall 08-096, announced November 21, 2007, covers Raymond Geddes Children's Pencil Pouches (about 84,200 units). The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil pouches away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 533-6273, go to www.raymondgeddes.com/psa.html, or email consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com.
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Which products are included?
The recall includes "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches and "Bear Pencil Pouches." The "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches are clear vinyl, measure 9 inches by 6 inches, and have a green, orange, pink or blue-colored zipper. Style number 63525 is printed on the packaging. The "Bear Pencil Pouches" have soft fabric with a stuffed bear face, and measure 9 inches by 3 inches. Style number 67221 is printed on the packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil pouches away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return to the store where purchased, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Raymond Geddes
- Recall number
- 08-096
- Units
- About 84,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- School supply distributors in schools nationwide from September 1997 through October 2007 for between 50 cents and $2.
- Distributor
- Raymond Geddes & Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Children's Pencil Pouches
CPSC product type: Purses
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. at (800) 533-6273 x1124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.raymondgeddes.com/psa.html, or email the firm at consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com
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