Target Recalls Anima Bamboo Collection Games Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recalled May 2, 2007 · CPSC recall 07173 · Target
Hazard
The toys in the bamboo game sets could contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the game away from children and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund, including applicable sales tax.
Units
About 5,000
Incidents / injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description
This recall involves Anima-Bamboo Collection Games. The games contain 38 bamboo pads, four ghosts, and one dice. The product's packaging is an orange box with the words "Anima" and "BAMBOO Collection Games" printed on each side.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the game away from children and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund, including applicable sales tax.
Contact
For additional information, call Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com
Product
Anima-Bamboo Collection Games
Manufacturer(s)
HaPe International Ltd., of Ningbo, China
Imported by
Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Retailers
Target stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for $10.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →