CPSC recall · Reported June 1, 2000
Children's Picnic Sets Recalled by Mervyn's
The paint on the bag contains high levels of lead that violates the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavior problems, learning dis…
Mervyn's California, of Hayward, Calif. recalled The children's plastic picnic sets are contained in clear bags. The clear bag reads "AUST….
Children's Picnic Sets Recalled by Mervyn's was recalled by Mervyn's California, of Hayward, Calif. in June 1, 2000. Reason: The paint on the bag contains high levels of lead that violates the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act. Lead po…. Remedy: Stop using these bags immediately and return them to any Mervyn's store for a full refund.. Verify recall #00117b with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Mervyn's California, of Hayward, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The paint on the bag contains high levels of lead that violates the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act. Lead po….
- None
- agency class
- June 1, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00117b with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The children's plastic picnic sets are contained in clear bags. The clear bag reads "AUSTRALIA" in multicolored lettering, "Down Under" in blue lettering, and has an illustration of a koala bear face. The bag has a pink strap and piping. The picnic set inside the bag consists of four blue cups; four light blue bowls; four small, purple plates; four red plates with the bear illustration; and a set of cutlery.
Reason for recall
The paint on the bag contains high levels of lead that violates the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavior problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Remedy, what to do
Stop using these bags immediately and return them to any Mervyn's store for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00117b |
| Date reported | June 1, 2000 |
| Date initiated | June 1, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Mervyn's California, of Hayward, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 1,200 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Stop using these bags immediately and return them to any Mervyn's store for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (00117b) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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