Red Toolbox Recalls Stanley-Branded Jr. Kids Garden Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard; Violation of Federal Ban for Lead in Paint; Sold Exclusively by Costco Wholesale
Recall 24357 · Sep 12, 2024 · Red Toolbox
459,200
units affected
459,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24357
- Date
- Sep 12, 2024
- Company
- Red Toolbox
- Units affected
- 459,200
- Product
- Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Sets
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves the long hoe and rake in the Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Set, model number 1662178. The Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Set includes a wheelbarrow, apron, gloves, rake, hoe and hand tools. The wheelbarrow has a white label on the bottom that states "Red Toolbox" and the manufacturing date of 12.2023. The recalled long hoe and rake have a yellow-painted long wooden handle with the words "Stanley Jr." painted in black. The hoe and rake are black-painted metal. Only the long hoe and rake in the set are included in this recall.
What can happen
The painted long hoe and rake of the recalled garden set contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard to children. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the long hoe and rake in the garden set immediately. Visit Red Toolbox's recall website, https://www.recall-rtb.com/, for information on how to obtain a free replacement long hoe and rake. The consumer will need to fill out a form and upload photos of disposing these items and the white label on the bottom of the wheelbarrow showing the 12.2023 manufacturing date. Costco is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Costco stores nationwide and online at www.costco.com from February 2024 through June 2024 for about $35.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stanley jr. kids wheelbarrow and 7-piece garden sets?
Consumers should stop using the long hoe and rake in the garden set immediately. Visit Red Toolbox's recall website, https://www.recall-rtb.com/, for information on how to obtain a free replacement long hoe and rake. The consumer will need to fill out a form and upload photos of disposing these items and the white.
What is the hazard?
The painted long hoe and rake of the recalled garden set contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard to children. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
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.