CPSC recall 08-169, announced January 17, 2008, covers Cranium Cadoo Board Games (about 38,000 units). The surface paint on the die contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately dispose of the die and contact Cranium Inc. to receive a free replacement die. Recall contact: call (877) 272-6486, or go to www.cranium.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?
Only the die found in Cranium Cadoo board games with lot numbers 2007195 through 2007244 is included in the recall. The Cranium Cadoo game is packaged in a square cardboard box with an orange background. The seven digit lot number is printed under the plastic tray on the bottom half of the box.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The surface paint on the die contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately dispose of the die and contact Cranium Inc. to receive a free replacement die.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cranium
- Recall number
- 08-169
- Units
- About 38,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Fred Meyer, Kmart, Shopko, Wal-Mart and specialty game stores nationwide between October 2007 through January 2008 for about $20.
- Importer
- Cranium Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Cranium Cadoo Board Games
CPSC product type: Games
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Cranium Inc. at (877) 272-6486 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cranium.com
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