Discount School Supply Recalls Play Mats 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 16 2008 |
Name of Products: | Tic Tac Turtle Toss Mats |
Units: | About 60 |
Manufacturer: | Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif. |
Hazard: | The paint on the Tic Tac Turtle Toss mats contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
Incidents/Injuries: | None reported. |
Description: | This recall involves 50-inch vinyl/polyester play mats. The double sided mats have a number design on one side and a turtle design on the other. The mats are yellow with numbers and designs painted in red, blue, green and black. The mat has the Discount School Supply name and logo printed in the corner on both sides of the mat. Bean bags pictured with the mat are sold separately. |
Sold at: | Discount School Supply catalogs and the company’s Web site from June 2007 through September 2007 for about $40. |
Manufactured in: | China |
Remedy: | Consumers should stop using the mat immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund. |
Consumer Contact: | Discount School Supply |