CPSC2001-02-26
Children's Brooms Recalled by EMSCO Inc.
EMSCO Inc., of Girard, Pa.
Hazard
The paint on the handles of these brooms contain high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys and other children's products containing high levels of lead. Young children could ingest lead from the broom handles, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should take these brooms away from children immediately, and return the brooms to the store where purchased for a refund.
Sold at
Toy, discount and grocery stores sold these brooms, from April 2000 through February 2001, for about $9.
Affected count
About 2,200
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
"Ti-dee Helper" children's broom
Consumer contact
For more information, call EMSCO Inc. at (800) 458-0839 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their web site at www.emscogroup.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/Childrens-Brooms-Recalled-by-EMSCO-IncDon't want to check this manually?
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