Children's Memory Testing Cards Recalled by Riverside Publishing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08546 · Feb 22, 2008 · Riverside Publishing Co.
5,300
units affected
5,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08546
- Date
- Feb 22, 2008
- Company
- Riverside Publishing Co.
- Units affected
- 5,300
- Product
- Memory Testing Cards (sold as part of educational testing kits)
- Product type
- Educational Materials
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recall involves the Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test-Symbolic Memory Cards. The memory testing cards are part of a kit used to test children's physical and mental abilities. They are white with green figures, measure 1 ½" x 1 ½", and were sold as part of a kit (model number 922782), or were sold in packages of 10 cards (model number 922775). The model numbers are located on the packaging.
What can happen
Surface paint on the cards contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled memory cards and return them to Riverside Publishing for free replacement cards. The firm is contacting purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Riverside Publishing to testing facilities and administrators nationwide from January 2003 through November 2007 for about $550.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled memory testing cards (sold as part of educational testing kits)?
Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled memory cards and return them to Riverside Publishing for free replacement cards. The firm is contacting purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the cards 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.