Children's Picnic Sets Recalled by Mervyn's
Recall 00117b · Jun 1, 2000 · Mervyn's California
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00117b
- Date
- Jun 1, 2000
- Company
- Mervyn's California
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Children's picnic set
- Product type
- Dishes/Glassware/Eating Utensils
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The children's plastic picnic sets are contained in clear bags. The clear bag reads "AUSTRALIA" in multicolored lettering, "Down Under" in blue lettering, and has an illustration of a koala bear face. The bag has a pink strap and piping. The picnic set inside the bag consists of four blue cups; four light blue bowls; four small, purple plates; four red plates with the bear illustration; and a set of cutlery.
What can happen
The paint on the bag contains high levels of lead that violates the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavior problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
The fix
Stop using these bags immediately and return them to any Mervyn's store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Mervyn's stores nationwide sold the sets, from April 2000 through May 2000, for about $13.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's picnic set?
Stop using these bags immediately and return them to any Mervyn's store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The paint on the bag contains high levels of lead that violates the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavior problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
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