Basketball and Flower Tables Recalled by Avon Products Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Recalled April 24, 2008 · CPSC recall 08562 · Basketball and Flower
Hazard
Surface paint on the tables contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should take the tables away from children immediately and contact Avon for a full refund. Known purchasers are being directly notified of this recall.
Units
About 1,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The Basketball Table is about 16 inches tall with white legs and a 19-inch diameter top. The Flower Table is about 30 inches tall with a green petal stand and a 15-inch diameter purple and yellow top.
What to do
Consumers should take the tables away from children immediately and contact Avon for a full refund. Known purchasers are being directly notified of this recall.
Contact
For additional information, contact Avon toll-free at (888) 993-9903 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.avon.com
Product
Basketball and Flower Tables
Imported by
Arte Sencillamente Corp., of Dorado, Puerto Rico
Distributed by
Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Retailers
Avon Independent Sales Representatives in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from June 2007 through August 2007. The Basketball Table sold for about $32 and the Flower Table sold for about $37.
Made in
Peru
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →