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Children's Pencil Pouches Recalled by Raymond Geddes & Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recalled November 21, 2007 · CPSC recall 08096

Recalled Stuff Keepers Pencil PouchesRecalled Bear Pencil Pouches
Hazard
The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil pouches away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return to the store where purchased, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. directly.
Units
About 84,200
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

The recall includes "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches and "Bear Pencil Pouches." The "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches are clear vinyl, measure 9 inches by 6 inches, and have a green, orange, pink or blue-colored zipper. Style number 63525 is printed on the packaging. The "Bear Pencil Pouches" have soft fabric with a stuffed bear face, and measure 9 inches by 3 inches. Style number 67221 is printed on the packaging.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil pouches away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return to the store where purchased, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. directly.

Contact

For additional information, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. at (800) 533-6273 x1124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.raymondgeddes.com/psa.html, or email the firm at [email protected]

Product
Children's Pencil Pouches
Distributed by
Raymond Geddes & Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Retailers
School supply distributors in schools nationwide from September 1997 through October 2007 for between 50 cents and $2.
Made in
China

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

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