CPSC recall 08-501, announced October 11, 2007, covers Flaghouse Kidnastics Balance Beams (about 2,400 units). Surface paint on the balance beam contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the beam and contact Flaghouse for a free replacement, a full refund, or credit toward the purchase of another product. Recall contact: call (800) 793-7900, or go to www.flaghouse.com.
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Which products are included?
The recall involves a foam balance beam measuring 72 inches x 4 inches x 1/2 inch with a blue vinyl cover. A yellow Kidnastics logo is printed on the top of the beam.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paint on the balance beam contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the beam and contact Flaghouse for a free replacement, a full refund, or credit toward the purchase of another product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Flaghouse
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 08-501
- Units
- About 2,400
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Various catalogs and Internet Web sites from January 2007 through September 2007 for about $13.
- Distributor
- Flaghouse Inc., of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J.
Kidnastics Balance Beams
CPSC product type: Exercise Machines/Equipment
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Flaghouse at (800) 793-7900 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.flaghouse.com
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