CPSC2014-05-07
Discount School Supply Recalls Sorting Boards Due to Magnet Ingestion Risk and Excessive Lead Levels (Recall Alert)
Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.
Hazard
The magnet in the wand can detach and the plywood backing can crack and release small metal balls that are sandwiched between the board and a clear plastic cover. These pose choking and serious internal injury risks associated with ingestion of a magnet and metal ball. The surface paint on the metal balls contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled board, put it out of their reach and sight, and contact the company for a full refund.
Sold at
Discountschoolsupply.com from January 2013 through March 2014 for about $36.
Affected count
About 3,700
Injuries reported
Discount School Supply has received six reports of the plywood backing cracking and making the small metal balls accessible to children, and two reports of the magnet detaching from the wand. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Magnetic Color Sorting Board
Consumer contact
Discount School Supply at (800) 338-4430 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.discountschoolsupply.com, and click on "Safety Information" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Discount-School-Supply-Recalls-Sorting-BoardsDon't want to check this manually?
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