Body Boards Recalled by JGR Copa Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 09248 · Jun 18, 2009 · JGR Copa LLC
900
units affected
900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09248
- Date
- Jun 18, 2009
- Company
- JGR Copa LLC
- Units affected
- 900
- Product
- 18" Kick Body Boards
- Product type
- Body Boards
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves the 18" Kick Body Board. The boards have various designs on the front including peace signs, white hibiscus, or yellow smiley face. A green lizard and "Big Lizard™ body boards" are printed on the underside in green.
What can happen
The green surface coating of the screened logo "Big Lizard™ body boards" on the underside of the body board contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumer should take the recalled body boards away from children immediately and return them to place of purchase or contact JGR Copa for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Beachwear Outlet, Bargain Beachwear, Beach Village Inc., FJ Health & Beauty, Mor USA Inc., Shipwreck-Ocean Jewels, Walmart and Wilcor International Inc. from January 2009 through May 2009 for about $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 18" kick body boards?
Consumer should take the recalled body boards away from children immediately and return them to place of purchase or contact JGR Copa for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The green surface coating of the screened logo "Big Lizard™ body boards" on the underside of the body board contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.