CPSC recall 08-183, announced February 5, 2008, covers Zhongshan Foods Toy Gardening Hand Rakes (about 400 units). The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy gardening rake away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a replacement toy hand rake. Recall contact: call (800) 343-2424, go to www.backyard-beyond.com, or email productsafety@downeastconcepts.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled toy gardening tool hand rake has a wooden handle and a metal yellow bottom. "Backyard and beyond Garden Tools" is printed on the toy's tag which hangs from the toy's handle.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy gardening rake away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a replacement toy hand rake.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Zhongshan Foods
- Manufacturer
- Zhongshan Foods, of China
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-183
- Units
- About 400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Various home improvement and toy stores nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for about $2.50.
- Distributor
- Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine
Toy Gardening Hand Rakes
CPSC product type: Toy Garden Tools
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts toll-free at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.backyard-beyond.com, or email the firm at productsafety@downeastconcepts.com
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