Montessori N' Such Recalls Metal Vases, Pails and Other Containers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 09729 · Mar 18, 2009 · Montessori N' Such
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09729
- Date
- Mar 18, 2009
- Company
- Montessori N' Such
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Various containers used in instructional kits
- Product type
- Educational Materials
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled metal containers are instructional materials for use in the classroom. The item number is printed on the product's packaging. The recall includes only the colors and item numbers listed below: Product Colors Item Numbers 8" Vases Green, Yellow P7186Y, P7186G Also sold in kits numbered: L7332K, L7336K, L7609K, L7614K, L7615K, L7618K, L7619K, L7337K, S7617K, N7753K, P7243K, P7616K, S7610K 5-1/2" Basins Green, Yellow P7158Y, P7158G Also sold in kits numbered: L7332K, L7336K, L7609K, L7614K, L7615K, L7618K, L7619K, L7337K, S7617K, N7753K, P7243K, P7616K, S7610K Watering Cans Yellow P7155Y 6" Pails Yellow, Orange P7156YE, P7156OR Also sold in kits numbered: L7332K, L7336K 4" Pails Yellow, Green P7180Y, P7180G Also sold in kits numbered: P7435, P7182K (Set of 4)
What can happen
Surface paints on the products contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Montessori N' Such for a free replacement or refund. All known purchasers have been contacted.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Montessori N' Such through its catalog and Web site to schools and individuals nationwide from July 2006 through January 2009 for between $2.50 and $7 per item.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled various containers used in instructional kits?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Montessori N' Such for a free replacement or refund. All known purchasers have been contacted.
What is the hazard?
Surface paints on the products 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.