CPSC recall · Reported July 10, 2001
CPSC, Advantage Publishers Group Announce Recall to Replace Educational Kits
The red painted numbers on the acetate stencil sheet included in the "Let's Start™" kit contain lead; and the gold paint bearing the words "Kasy's Extrafine" on the black pen incl…
Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif. recalled The "Let's Start™" kit has a blue and red cover with a dog on the front, and contains an ….
CPSC, Advantage Publishers Group Announce Recall to Replace Educational Kits was recalled by Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif. in July 10, 2001. Reason: The red painted numbers on the acetate stencil sheet included in the "Let's Start™" kit contain lead; and the…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the stencil sheets and pens from the activity kits an…. Verify recall #01193 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The red painted numbers on the acetate stencil sheet included in the "Let's Start™" kit contain lead; and the….
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- July 10, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01193 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.
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Product description
The "Let's Start™" kit has a blue and red cover with a dog on the front, and contains an interactive book that uses exercises and activities to introduce children to numbers. The clear acetate stencil sheet is part of a packet of activity pieces, including a cleaning sponge, counting coins, a magic pen, and a counting frame. On the back of the kit, it reads in part, "This product is suitable for use only by children over 4 years of age." The "Optical Illusions" kit has a multi- colored cover with various geometric shapes, and reads in part, "Only for use by children over 8 years of age and under adult supervision." The black pen is included with an activity book and various shapes and images used to perform optical experiments.
Reason for recall
The red painted numbers on the acetate stencil sheet included in the "Let's Start™" kit contain lead; and the gold paint bearing the words "Kasy's Extrafine" on the black pen included in the "Optical Illusions" kit has lead.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately remove the stencil sheets and pens from the activity kits and discard them. Customers should call Advantage Publishers Group to order a replacement piece.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01193 |
| Date reported | July 10, 2001 |
| Date initiated | July 10, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 160,000 |
| 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
Consumers should immediately remove the stencil sheets and pens from the activity kits and discard them. Customers should call Ad…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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