Children's Pencil Pouches Recalled by Raymond Geddes & Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08096 · Nov 21, 2007 · Raymond Geddes & Co.
84,200
units affected
84,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08096
- Date
- Nov 21, 2007
- Company
- Raymond Geddes & Co.
- Units affected
- 84,200
- Product
- Children's Pencil Pouches
- Product type
- Purses
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recall includes "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches and "Bear Pencil Pouches." The "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches are clear vinyl, measure 9 inches by 6 inches, and have a green, orange, pink or blue-colored zipper. Style number 63525 is printed on the packaging. The "Bear Pencil Pouches" have soft fabric with a stuffed bear face, and measure 9 inches by 3 inches. Style number 67221 is printed on the packaging.
What can happen
The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil pouches away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return to the store where purchased, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- School supply distributors in schools nationwide from September 1997 through October 2007 for between 50 cents and $2.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's pencil pouches?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil pouches away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return to the store where purchased, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. directly.
What is the hazard?
The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls 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.