Discount School Supply Recalls Measuring Chart 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: | December 19 2007 |
Name of Products: | Giant Measuring Chart |
Units: | About 13,000 |
Manufacturer: | Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif. |
Hazard: | The paint on the grow chart contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
Incidents/Injuries: | None reported. |
Description: | The Giant Grow Chart measures a child’s growth with a giant yellow ruler-shaped plastic chart. The grow chart also has a picture of a bean stalk painted on it from top to bottom. |
Sold at: | Discount School Supply catalogs and the company’s Web site from August 2000 through August 2007 for about $10. |
Manufactured in: | China |
Remedy: | Consumers should stop using the chart immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund. |
Consumer Contact: | Discount School Supply |