Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled by Early Childhood Resources Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Surface paint on the handle of the yellow paint brushes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Recall #: 08283
Affected scope: About 900

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The CPSC recalled The paint brushes were sold in multi-color packages of four. Only the yellow brushes are ….

Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled by Early Childhood Resources Due to Violation of Lead Pa… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 22, 2008. Reason: Surface paint on the handle of the yellow paint brushes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the fede…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paint brushes and contact Early Chil…. Verify recall #08283 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Surface paint on the handle of the yellow paint brushes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the fede….

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agency class: May 22, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08283 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 paint brushes were sold in multi-color packages of four. Only the yellow brushes are included in the recall. The paint brushes have a rounded cylinder body with tan bristle tip brushes and measure about 4 inches in height.

Reason for recall

Surface paint on the handle of the yellow paint brushes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paint brushes and contact Early Childhood Resources to receive a free replacement product.

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	08283
Date reported	May 22, 2008
Date initiated	May 22, 2008
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 900
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 stop using the recalled paint brushes and contact Early Childhood Resources to receive a free replac…

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Surface paint on the handle of the yellow paint brushes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paint brushes and contact Early Childhood Resources to receive a free replacement product.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 22, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08283.

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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