Cranium Cadoo Board Games Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Date:

January 17 2008

Name of Products:

Cranium Cadoo Board Games

Units:

About 38,000

Manufacturer:

Imported by Cranium Inc., of Seattle, Wash.

Hazard:

The surface paint on the die contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Description:

Only the die found in Cranium Cadoo board games with lot numbers 2007195 through 2007244 are included in the recall. The Cranium Cadoo game is packaged in a square cardboard box with an orange background. The seven digit lot number is printed under the plastic tray on the bottom half of the box.

Sold at:

Fred Meyer, Kmart, Shopko, Wal-Mart and specialty game stores nationwide between October 2007 through January 2008 for about $20.

Manufactured in:

China

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately dispose of the die and contact Cranium Inc. to receive a free replacement die.

Consumer Contact:

Cranium Inc.
(877) 272- 6486 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday
www.cranium.com