Imagine Nation Books Recalls Pink Giraffe Animal Purse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 15229 · Sep 2, 2015 · Imagine Nation Books
630
units affected
630
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15229
- Date
- Sep 2, 2015
- Company
- Imagine Nation Books
- Units affected
- 630
- Product
- Pink Giraffe Animal Purse
- Product type
- Purses and Handbags
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves the Imagine Nation Books pink Giraffe Animal Purse with brown spots. The purse measures about 16 inches high by 14 inches long. The purse looks like a pink stuffed animal giraffe with brown spots and brown feet and a red zipper down the center of the back. There is a sewn-in tag inside the zipper pouch that reads "MADE IN CHINA." A hang-tag attached to the purse has "JEWELRY is fun, LEAD COMPLIANT" on the front and "WARNING: Not for Children under 3 years old", "www.jewelryisfun.com" and item number "CHJF10032AST" on the back. No other color combinations are included in this recall.
What can happen
The red paint on the zipper contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take these recalled purses away from young children and contact Imagine Nation Books for instructions on returning the purse for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Imagine Nation Books dealers nationwide at book fairs held at corporate offices and hospitals from July 2014 through March 2015 for between $5 and $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pink giraffe animal purse?
Consumers should immediately take these recalled purses away from young children and contact Imagine Nation Books for instructions on returning the purse for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The red paint on the zipper 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.