Discount School Supply Recalls Play Mats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The paint on the Tic Tac Turtle Toss mats contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Recall #: 08537
Affected scope: About 60

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

Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif. recalled This recall involves 50-inch vinyl/polyester play mats. The double sided mats have a numb….

Discount School Supply Recalls Play Mats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard was recalled by Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif. in January 16, 2008. Reason: The paint on the Tic Tac Turtle Toss mats contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint st…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the mat immediately and contact Discount School Supply to rec…. Verify recall #08537 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The paint on the Tic Tac Turtle Toss mats contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint st….

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agency class: January 16, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08537 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

This recall involves 50-inch vinyl/polyester play mats. The double sided mats have a number design on one side and a turtle design on the other. The mats are yellow with numbers and designs painted in red, blue, green and black. The mat has the Discount School Supply name and logo printed in the corner on both sides of the mat. Bean bags pictured with the mat are sold separately.

Reason for recall

The paint on the Tic Tac Turtle Toss mats contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the mat immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund.

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	08537
Date reported	January 16, 2008
Date initiated	January 16, 2008
Recalling firm	Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.
Affected scope	About 60
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 stop using the mat immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The paint on the Tic Tac Turtle Toss mats contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the mat immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 16, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08537.

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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