CPSC2007-11-21
Discount School Supply Recalls Paint Brushes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.
Hazard
Surface paint on the brush handles can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the brushes immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a free replacement brush set.
Sold at
Discount School Supply's catalog and Web site from May 2004 through August 2007 for about $5. The BioColor® kits were sold from May 2004 through June 2006 for about $60. The Colorations® kits were sold from July 2006 through August 2007 for about $60.
Affected count
About 20,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Shaving Paint Brushes
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 293-9314 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firm's Web site at www.discountschoolsupply.com or e-mail the firm at brushrecall@discountschoolsupply.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Discount-School-Supply-Recalls-Paint-Brushes-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-StandardDon't want to check this manually?
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