CPSC2007-10-25
Jo-Ann Stores Expands Recall of Children's Toy Garden Tools Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio
Hazard
Surface paint on the handle of the toy gardening tools can contain excessive levels of lead paint, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund.
Sold at
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide from January 2007 through September 2007 for about $7.
Affected count
About 97,000 (an additional 16,000 toy rakes were recalled on September 26, 2007 and 6,000 toy watering cans on August 28, 2007)
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Children's Toy Gardening Tools
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Jo-Ann Stores toll-free at (888) 739-4120 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the firm at guest.services@jo-annstores.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.joann.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Jo-Ann-Stores-Expands-Recall-of-Childrens-Toy-Garden-Tools-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-in-Paint-StandardDon't want to check this manually?
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