CPSC2017-01-10
Active Kyds Recalls Children's Toy Shovels and Garden Tool Sets Due to Lead Violations; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
Active Kyds LLC, of Dassel, Minn.
Hazard
Excessive lead paint levels on the yellow shank and black blade on the shovel, and the black paint on the garden tool set violates the federal lead paint standard. In addition, the black plastic shovel handle and bag clip on the garden tool drawstring bag contain excessive lead content levels, a violation of the federal lead standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effect.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy shovels and garden tool sets away from children and contact Active Kyds for a refund.
Sold at
Amazon.com from August 2016 through October 2016 for between $20 and $25
Affected count
About 70
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
India
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Kids toy shovels and garden tool sets
Consumer contact
Active Kyds toll-free at 855-736-6255 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at activekyds@gmail.com, or online at www.activekyds.com and click on "News" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Active-Kyds-Recalls-Childrens-Toy-Shovels-and-Garden-Tool-SetsDon't want to check this manually?
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