Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled by Early Childhood Resources 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: | May 22 2008 |
Name of Products: | Yellow Sure Grip Paint Brushes |
Units: | About 900 |
Manufacturer: | Imported by Early Childhood Resources LLC, of Mt. Laurel, N.J. |
Hazard: | Surface paint on the handle of the yellow paint brushes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
Incidents/Injuries: | None reported. |
Description: | The paint brushes were sold in multi-color packages of four. Only the yellow brushes are included in the recall. The paint brushes have a rounded cylinder body with tan bristle tip brushes and measure about 4 inches in height. |
Sold at: | Early Childhood Resource distributors, including teacher supply stores nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $4. |
Manufactured in: | China |
Remedy: | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paint brushes and contact Early Childhood resources to receive a free replacement product. |
Consumer Contact: | Early Childhood Resources |