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Children's Memory Testing Cards Recalled by Riverside Publishing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recalled February 22, 2008 · CPSC recall 08546

Recalled Memory Testing Cards
Hazard
Surface paint on the cards contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled memory cards and return them to Riverside Publishing for free replacement cards. The firm is contacting purchasers directly.
Units
About 5,300
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

The recall involves the Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test-Symbolic Memory Cards. The memory testing cards are part of a kit used to test children's physical and mental abilities. They are white with green figures, measure 1 ½" x 1 ½", and were sold as part of a kit (model number 922782), or were sold in packages of 10 cards (model number 922775). The model numbers are located on the packaging.

What to do

Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled memory cards and return them to Riverside Publishing for free replacement cards. The firm is contacting purchasers directly.

Contact

For additional information, contact Riverside Publishing at (800) 323-9540 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.riverpub.com

Product
Memory Testing Cards (sold as part of educational testing kits)
Distributed by
Riverside Publishing Co., of Rolling Meadows, Ill.
Retailers
Riverside Publishing to testing facilities and administrators nationwide from January 2003 through November 2007 for about $550.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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