Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled by Early Childhood Resources Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08283 · May 22, 2008 · Early Childhood Resources LLC
900
units affected
900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08283
- Date
- May 22, 2008
- Company
- Early Childhood Resources LLC
- Units affected
- 900
- Product
- Yellow Sure Grip Paint Brushes
- Product type
- Paint & Coating Items
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The paint brushes were sold in multi-color packages of four. Only the yellow brushes are included in the recall. The paint brushes have a rounded cylinder body with tan bristle tip brushes and measure about 4 inches in height.
What can happen
Surface paint on the handle of the yellow paint brushes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paint brushes and contact Early Childhood Resources to receive a free replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Early Childhood Resources distributors, including teacher supply stores nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled yellow sure grip paint brushes?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paint brushes and contact Early Childhood Resources to receive a free replacement product.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the handle of the yellow paint brushes 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.