Kids II Recalls Baby Einstein Color Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08005 · Oct 4, 2007 · Kids II
35,000
units affected
35,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08005
- Date
- Oct 4, 2007
- Company
- Kids II
- Units affected
- 35,000
- Product
- Baby Einstein Discover & Play Color Blocks
- Product type
- Toy Blocks/Sorting
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recall involves the blue block included with the Baby Einstein Discover & Play Color Blocks, Model 30726 and Model 30881. The blocks are made of soft textures and come in different colors. Only date codes of GE7, GF7, and GG7 are included in this recall. The model number and date code are printed on the labels affixed to the green-colored block.
What can happen
Surface paint on the blue block contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should take the recalled blue block away from children immediately and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement of the affected block.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Various retailers and specialty stores nationwide from June 2007 through September 2007 for between $10 and $13.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled baby einstein discover & play color blocks?
Consumers should take the recalled blue block away from children immediately and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement of the affected block.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the blue block 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.