Children's Watering Cans Sold Exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Ban

Recalled August 28, 2007 · CPSC recall 07290

Hazard

The beak of the watering can contains lead in the paint, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the watering can away from children and return it to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund.

Units

About 6,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled Robbie Ducky™ Kids Watering Can is yellow with an orange beak and is about 10 inches high by 6 inches wide. "Robbie Ducky™ Garden Collection Duck Watering Can" is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the watering can.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the watering can away from children and return it to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Jo-Ann Stores Inc. toll-free at (888) 739-4120 ext. 7 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at [email protected] or visit the firm's Web site at www.joann.com

Product

Robbie Ducky™ Kids Watering Cans

Imported by

Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio

Retailers

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide from February 2007 through August 2007 for about $10.

Made in

China

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