Toys "R" Us Recalls Wooden Coloring Cases Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. Also, some of the black watercolor paint contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead …

Recall #: 07299
Affected scope: About 27,000

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Toys "R" Us Recalls Wooden Coloring Cases Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 30, 2007. Reason: The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. Also, some of the black watercolor pai…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the products away from children and return the item to …. Verify recall #07299 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. Also, some of the black watercolor pai….

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agency class: August 30, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07299 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.

Product description

The recall involves the Imaginarium brand 213-piece Wooden Coloring Case which includes crayons, pastels, colored pencils, fiber pens, paintbrush, pencil, water colors, palette, white paint, ruler and pencil sharpener in a light tan wooden carrying case. The case measures about 14 inches high by 19 inches wide.

Reason for recall

The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. Also, some of the black watercolor paint contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store credit.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	07299
Date reported	August 30, 2007
Date initiated	August 30, 2007
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 27,000
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 take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store …

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. Also, some of the black watercolor paint contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store credit.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 30, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07299.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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