CPSC2007-05-16
Troy-Bilt Recalls Children's Gardening Gloves Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
MTD Products Inc, of Valley City, Ohio (Troy-Bilt is an MTD brand)
Hazard
The stamp-painted logo on the backside of the gardening gloves contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should take these gloves away from children immediately, and contact the firm to exchange the gloves for a free kid-size gardener's apron. Troy-Bilt is directly contacting consumers who purchased these gloves.
Sold at
The Troy-Bilt Web site, www.troybilt.com, from February 2006 through January 2007 for about $50 for the set.
Affected count
About 80
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Budding Gardener Complete Gardening Set
Consumer contact
For additional information, our call Troy-Bilt toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.troybilt.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Troy-Bilt-Recalls-Childrens-Gardening-Gloves-Due-to-Lead-Poisoning-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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