Children's Toy Rakes Sold Exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
Recall 07311 · Sep 26, 2007 · Jo-Ann Stores Inc.
16,000
units affected
16,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07311
- Date
- Sep 26, 2007
- Company
- Jo-Ann Stores Inc.
- Units affected
- 16,000
- Product
- Children's Toy Rake
- Product type
- Toy Garden Tools
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled children's rake has a green handle with a yellow duck head attached to the handle. The rake has seven purple tines, also known as teeth. The rake is about 24 inches long. "Robbie Ducky™ Garden Collection Rake" is printed on a tag attached to the handle.
What can happen
Surface paint on the handle of the rake can contain excessive levels of lead paint, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy rake away from children and return it to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide from January 2007 through September 2007 for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's toy rake?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy rake away from children and return it to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the handle of the rake can contain excessive levels of lead paint, 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.