CPSC recall · Reported October 25, 2007
Jo-Ann Stores Expands Recall of Children's Toy Garden Tools Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
Surface paint on the handle of the toy gardening tools can contain excessive levels of lead paint, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio recalled This recall involves the Robbie Ducky children's leaf rake, hoe, broom and spade. "Robbie….
Jo-Ann Stores Expands Recall of Children's Toy Garden Tools Due to Violation of Lead in P… was recalled by Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio in October 25, 2007. Reason: Surface paint on the handle of the toy gardening tools can contain excessive levels of lead paint, violating …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to…. Verify recall #08049 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-Surface paint on the handle of the toy gardening tools can contain excessive levels of lead paint, violating ….
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- agency class
- October 25, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08049 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
This recall involves the Robbie Ducky children's leaf rake, hoe, broom and spade. "Robbie Ducky™ Garden Collection" is printed on a tag attached to the handle. The rake has a yellow handle with the head of a tortoise and green prongs. The hoe has an orange handle with a caterpillar and a blue blade. The broom has a purple handle with a duck and an orange brush. The spade has a yellow handle with the head of a frog and a red blade. The tools measure between 27 and 29 inches long.
Reason for recall
Surface paint on the handle of the toy gardening tools can contain excessive levels of lead paint, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft 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 | 08049 |
| Date reported | October 25, 2007 |
| Date initiated | October 25, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 97,000 (an additional 16,000 toy rakes were recalled on September 26, 2007 and 6,000 toy watering cans on August 28, 2007) |
| 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 recalled toys away from children and return them to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a…
- Check the recall number (08049) 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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