G.A. Gertmenian and Sons Recalls Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 11217 · May 5, 2011 · G.A. Gertmenian and Sons
600
units affected
600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11217
- Date
- May 5, 2011
- Company
- G.A. Gertmenian and Sons
- Units affected
- 600
- Product
- Toy Story 3 Bowling Game
- Product type
- Games
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall affects Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Rugs with a batch marking of JA 148. The recalled item contains six white plastic bowling pins with two red stripes painted on the necks, one black plastic ball, and a 68 inch x 26 inch nylon game rug with a print of the character Buzz Lightyear on the front. The batch marking JA 148 appears on the bottom front of the packaging just above the bar code, and is also located on the tag attached to the rug.
What can happen
The red paint used on some bowling pins has been measured to be in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the bowling pins immediately and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement set.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- G.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
- Sold at
- Walmart Stores in the U.S. between September 1, 2010 and September 25, 2010 for about $18.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toy story 3 bowling game?
Consumers should stop using the bowling pins immediately and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement set.
What is the hazard?
The red paint used on some bowling pins has been measured to be in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of 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.