Flaghouse Inc. Recalls Kidnastics Balance Beams Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08501 · Oct 11, 2007 · Flaghouse Inc.
2,400
units affected
2,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08501
- Date
- Oct 11, 2007
- Company
- Flaghouse Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,400
- Product
- Kidnastics Balance Beams
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recall involves a foam balance beam measuring 72 inches x 4 inches x 1/2 inch with a blue vinyl cover. A yellow Kidnastics logo is printed on the top of the beam.
What can happen
Surface paint on the balance beam contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the beam and contact Flaghouse for a free replacement, a full refund, or credit toward the purchase of another product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Various catalogs and Internet Web sites from January 2007 through September 2007 for about $13.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kidnastics balance beams?
Consumers should immediately stop using the beam and contact Flaghouse for a free replacement, a full refund, or credit toward the purchase of another product.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the balance beam contains 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.