CPSC recall · Reported February 5, 2008
Children's Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys.
Zhongshan Foods, of China recalled The recalled toy gardening tool hand rake has a wooden handle and a metal yellow bottom. ….
Children's Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard was recalled by Zhongshan Foods, of China in February 5, 2008. Reason: The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard o…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy gardening rake away from children and …. Verify recall #08183 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Zhongshan Foods, of China issued this CPSC recall-The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard o….
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- February 5, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08183 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 recalled toy gardening tool hand rake has a wooden handle and a metal yellow bottom. "Backyard and beyond Garden Tools" is printed on the toy's tag which hangs from the toy's handle.
Reason for recall
The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy gardening rake away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a replacement toy hand rake.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08183 |
| Date reported | February 5, 2008 |
| Date initiated | February 5, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Zhongshan Foods, of China |
| Affected scope | About 400 |
| 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 toy gardening rake away from children and return it to the store where purchased f…
- Check the recall number (08183) 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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