CPSC recall 08-599, announced August 12, 2008, covers Chelsea & Scott Sun Smarties™ Children's Board Skirts (about 600 units). The paint on the grommets of the skirts contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take these skirts away from young children and return them to Chelsea & Scott Ltd. to receive a replacement skirt or refund. Recall contact: call (866) 271-4536, go to www.onestepahead.com, or email customerservice@onestepahead.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.
Item number 13926 HIBI is printed on the care label inside the back of the waistband.
Which products are included?
The Sun Smarties™ board skirts are peach microfiber with an embroidered flower accent and back pocket. Item number 13926 HIBI is printed on the care label inside the back of the waistband. The skirts were sold in girls' sizes 12 months to 4T. The skirts have six grommets, four on the front of the waistband and two on the back pocket.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The paint on the grommets of the skirts contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these skirts away from young children and return them to Chelsea & Scott Ltd. to receive a replacement skirt or refund. Consumers will be sent a postage paid envelope from Chelsea & Scott Ltd.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Chelsea & Scott
- Manufacturer
- Chelsea & Scott Ltd., of Lake Bluff, Ill.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 08-599
- Units
- About 600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- www.onestepahead.com from May 1, 2008 through May 9, 2008 for about $15.
Sun Smarties™ Children's Board Skirts
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Chelsea & Scott Ltd toll-free at (866) 271-4536 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.onestepahead.com. Consumers can also email the firm at customerservice@onestepahead.com
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