CPSC recall · Reported November 21, 2007
Children's Pencil Pouches Recalled by Raymond Geddes & Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Raymond Geddes & Co., of Baltimore, Md. recalled The recall includes "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches and "Bear Pencil Pouches." The "Stuff ….
Children's Pencil Pouches Recalled by Raymond Geddes & Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint… was recalled by Raymond Geddes & Co., of Baltimore, Md. in November 21, 2007. Reason: The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead p…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil pouches away from children and retu…. Verify recall #08096 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Raymond Geddes & Co., of Baltimore, Md. issued this CPSC recall-The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead p….
- None
- agency class
- November 21, 2007
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08096 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 recall includes "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches and "Bear Pencil Pouches." The "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches are clear vinyl, measure 9 inches by 6 inches, and have a green, orange, pink or blue-colored zipper. Style number 63525 is printed on the packaging. The "Bear Pencil Pouches" have soft fabric with a stuffed bear face, and measure 9 inches by 3 inches. Style number 67221 is printed on the packaging.
Reason for recall
The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil pouches away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return to the store where purchased, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08096 |
| Date reported | November 21, 2007 |
| Date initiated | November 21, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Raymond Geddes & Co., of Baltimore, Md. |
| Affected scope | About 84,200 |
| 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 pencil pouches away from children and return them to the store where purchased for…
- Check the recall number (08096) 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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