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Children's Brooms Recalled by EMSCO Inc.

Reported: February 26, 2001 Initiated: February 26, 2001 #01096c

Product Description

The Ti-dee Helper brooms are about 37 inches long with a wood handle painted yellow and natural straw bristles. A silver label on the handle reads, "MADE IN MEXICO." The plastic packaging that covered the broom bristles reads, "Ti-dee Helper™ child's broom," and contains the model number "6089."

Reason for Recall

The paint on the handles of these brooms contain high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys and other children's products containing high levels of lead. Young children could ingest lead from the broom handles, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should take these brooms away from children immediately, and return the brooms to the store where purchased for a refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 2,200

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Ti-dee Helper brooms are about 37 inches long with a wood handle painted yellow and natural straw bristles. A silver label on the handle reads, "MADE IN MEXICO." The plastic packaging that covered the broom bristles reads, "Ti-dee Helper™ child's broom," and contains the model number "6089.". Units affected: About 2,200.
Why was this product recalled?
The paint on the handles of these brooms contain high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys and other children's products containing high levels of lead. Young children could ingest lead from the broom handles, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should take these brooms away from children immediately, and return the brooms to the store where purchased for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 26, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01096c.