Children's Watering Cans Sold Exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Ban
Recall 07290 · Aug 28, 2007 · Jo-Ann Stores Inc.
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07290
- Date
- Aug 28, 2007
- Company
- Jo-Ann Stores Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- Robbie Ducky™ Kids Watering Cans
- Product type
- Toy Miscellaneous
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled Robbie Ducky™ Kids Watering Can is yellow with an orange beak and is about 10 inches high by 6 inches wide. "Robbie Ducky™ Garden Collection Duck Watering Can" is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the watering can.
What can happen
The beak of the watering can contains lead in the paint, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the watering can 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 February 2007 through August 2007 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled robbie ducky™ kids watering cans?
Consumers should immediately take the watering can away from children and return it to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The beak of the watering can contains lead in the paint, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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