S T U F F and Paw Wall Hooks Recalled By Midwest-CBK Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 10357 · Sep 29, 2010 · Midwest-CBK, Inc.
4,450
units affected
4,450
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10357
- Date
- Sep 29, 2010
- Company
- Midwest-CBK, Inc.
- Units affected
- 4,450
- Product
- S T U F F and Paw Wall Hooks
- Product type
- Wall Mounting Units
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The wall hook sets were sold in three models: model numbers 74641 and 74642, constructed of five separate wooden letters spelling out the word "S T U F F" and model number 65262 consisting of four separate, different colored wooden paws. Model number 74641 has a Purple S, a Red T, an Orange U, a Green F and a Pink F. Model number 74642 has an Olive S, a Blue T, a Yellow U, a White-striped F, and a Blue F. Attached to each letter is a painted metal coat hook with a painted wooden ball at the end. Each letter is approximately 4 inches long, 3/4 inches wide and 9 ¾ inches tall. Model number 65262 has four separate paw-shaped wooden pieces of different colors -- red, blue, green and pink. Attached to each paw is a wooden peg with a wooden ball at the end. The "S T U F F" wall hook sets have a label on the back of the letter "S" that includes the models 74641 or 74642. The Paw wall hook sets have the model number 65262 on the outside of the box.
What can happen
Paint on the metal hooks and on the blue paw hook contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
The wall hook set should be returned to Midwest-CBK for a full refund. Contact Midwest-CBK at the number provided below to receive a prepaid shipping label and merchandise credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Gift stores, drug stores, furniture stores, décor outlets and variety stores nationwide from December 2008 through August 2010 for between $10 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled s t u f f and paw wall hooks?
The wall hook set should be returned to Midwest-CBK for a full refund. Contact Midwest-CBK at the number provided below to receive a prepaid shipping label and merchandise credit.
What is the hazard?
Paint on the metal hooks and on the blue paw hook 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.