Kids II Recalls Baby Einstein Color Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Surface paint on the blue block contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Recall #: 08005
Affected scope: About 35,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga. recalled The recall involves the blue block included with the Baby Einstein Discover & Play Color ….

Kids II Recalls Baby Einstein Color Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard was recalled by Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga. in October 4, 2007. Reason: Surface paint on the blue block contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.. Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled blue block away from children immediately and contact …. Verify recall #08005 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-Surface paint on the blue block contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard..

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agency class: October 4, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08005 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, 5 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 blue block included with the Baby Einstein Discover & Play Color Blocks, Model 30726 and Model 30881. The blocks are made of soft textures and come in different colors. Only date codes of GE7, GF7, and GG7 are included in this recall. The model number and date code are printed on the labels affixed to the green-colored block.

Reason for recall

Surface paint on the blue block contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take the recalled blue block away from children immediately and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement of the affected block.

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	08005
Date reported	October 4, 2007
Date initiated	October 4, 2007
Recalling firm	Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
Affected scope	About 35,000
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Surface paint on the blue block contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should take the recalled blue block away from children immediately and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement of the affected block.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 4, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08005.

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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