CPSC recall 15-229, announced September 2, 2015, covers Wan Le Xiang Bao Shang hang Pink Giraffe Animal Purse (about 630 units). The red paint on the zipper contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take these recalled purses away from young children and contact Imagine Nation Books for instructions on returning the purse for a full refund. Recall contact: go to www.booksarefun.com, or email productinfo@booksarefun.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the Imagine Nation Books pink Giraffe Animal Purse with brown spots. The purse measures about 16 inches high by 14 inches long. The purse looks like a pink stuffed animal giraffe with brown spots and brown feet and a red zipper down the center of the back. There is a sewn-in tag inside the zipper pouch that reads "MADE IN CHINA." A hang-tag attached to the purse has "JEWELRY is fun, LEAD COMPLIANT" on the front and "WARNING: Not for Children under 3 years old", "www.jewelryisfun.com" and item number "CHJF10032AST" on the back. No other color combinations are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The red paint on the zipper contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled purses away from young children and contact Imagine Nation Books for instructions on returning the purse for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Wan Le Xiang Bao Shang hang
- Manufacturer
- Wan Le Xiang Bao Shang hang, of Yiwu, China
- Recall number
- 15-229
- Units
- About 630
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Imagine Nation Books dealers nationwide at book fairs held at corporate offices and hospitals from July 2014 through March 2015 for between $5 and $6.
- Importer
- Imagine Nation Books, of Louisville, Colo.
Pink Giraffe Animal Purse
CPSC product type: Purses and Handbags
Recall contact information
Imagine Nation Books at 800- 917-0213 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by email at productinfo@booksarefun.com or online at www.booksarefun.com and click on the Recall tab for more information.
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