Discount School Supply Recalls Jesus Fish Beads Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Recall 09718 · Jan 27, 2009 · Discount School Supply
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09718
- Date
- Jan 27, 2009
- Company
- Discount School Supply
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- Jesus Fish Beads
- Product type
- Beads
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled Jesus fish beads were sold in packages of 100 in five assorted colors (red, black, purple, light blue and green) with the word "Jesus" printed on each. The beads measure about 2 inches in length each.
What can happen
Surface paint on the green fish can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled beads away from children and contact Discount School Supply for a refund or exchange.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Discount School Supply's Web site from August 2006 through December 2008 for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled jesus fish beads?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled beads away from children and contact Discount School Supply for a refund or exchange.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the green fish can contain 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.