Educational Insights Recalls Ring Toss Games Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled March 26, 2008 · CPSC recall 08553 · Educational Insights
Hazard
The paint on the yellow peg of the toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
All purchasers have been contacted and requested to return the games for a store credit or refund.
Units
About 130
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The recalled ring toss game has three plastic blue rings and five 4-inch wooden pegs. Four of the five pegs are purple and one is yellow. The base of the game is made of two red wooden boards that form an "X" when assembled.
What to do
All purchasers have been contacted and requested to return the games for a store credit or refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Educational Insights toll-free at (888) 591-9334 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.educationalinsights.com, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]
Product
Ring Toss Games
Imported by
Educational Insights, of Vernon Hills, Ill.
Retailers
School supply stores nationwide from December 2007 through February 2008 for about $30.
Made in
Hong Kong
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →