Discount School Supply Recalls Children's Two-Sided Easels Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recall 07531 · Mar 7, 2007 · Discount School Supply
2,500
units affected
2,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07531
- Date
- Mar 7, 2007
- Company
- Discount School Supply
- Units affected
- 2,500
- Product
- Elite 5-in-1 Easels
- Product type
- Arts & Crafts
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled easels are two-sided, with felt and a pull-out panel on one side and a chalkboard on the other side. The recalled easels include the word "Jolly" at the top. Easels with the word "Colorations" at the top of the easel are not included in the recall.
What can happen
The paint on the chalkboard side of the recalled easels contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the easels immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a free replacement easel.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Discount School Supply catalogs and the company's Web site from July 2004 through November 2006 for about $60.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled elite 5-in-1 easels?
Consumers should stop using the easels immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a free replacement easel.
What is the hazard?
The paint on the chalkboard side of the recalled easels contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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.