Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 10032 · Nov 5, 2009 · MacPherson's
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10032
- Date
- Nov 5, 2009
- Company
- MacPherson's
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Young Artist Easels
- Product type
- Arts & Crafts
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves a children's art easel, which has a chalkboard surface on one side and a white board surface on the other side. The item number is AA13301 and the UPC number is 082435133010, which can be found on the original packaging.
What can happen
The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumer should immediately take these recalled easels away from children and contact the firm to receive a free replacement chalkboard panel.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Art supply stores nationwide and online from July 2004 through June 2009 for about $75.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled young artist easels?
Consumer should immediately take these recalled easels away from children and contact the firm to receive a free replacement chalkboard panel.
What is the hazard?
The chalkboard surface coating contains high 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.