Flaghouse Inc. Recalls Kidnastics Balance Beams Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled October 11, 2007 · CPSC recall 08501 · Flaghouse
Hazard
Surface paint on the balance beam contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the beam and contact Flaghouse for a free replacement, a full refund, or credit toward the purchase of another product.
Units
About 2,400
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The recall involves a foam balance beam measuring 72 inches x 4 inches x 1/2 inch with a blue vinyl cover. A yellow Kidnastics logo is printed on the top of the beam.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the beam and contact Flaghouse for a free replacement, a full refund, or credit toward the purchase of another product.
Contact
For additional information, contact Flaghouse at (800) 793-7900 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.flaghouse.com
Product
Kidnastics Balance Beams
Distributed by
Flaghouse Inc., of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J.
Retailers
Various catalogs and Internet Web sites from January 2007 through September 2007 for about $13.
Made in
Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →