CPSC recall · Reported January 24, 2008
RR Donnelley Recalls Educational Assessment Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the green wooden blocks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Pearson Learning Group, of Upper Saddle River, N.j. recalled The green wooden blocks are part of the ESI-R Screening Materials, educational materials ….
RR Donnelley Recalls Educational Assessment Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard was recalled by Pearson Learning Group, of Upper Saddle River, N.j. in January 24, 2008. Reason: Surface paint on the green wooden blocks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint …. Remedy: Purchasers should immediately stop using the blocks in the ESI-R Screening Materials. RR …. Verify recall #08539 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Pearson Learning Group, of Upper Saddle River, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-Surface paint on the green wooden blocks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint ….
- None
- agency class
- January 24, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08539 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 green wooden blocks are part of the ESI-R Screening Materials, educational materials used by schools to assess young children. The items include 10 green wooden blocks, a plastic yellow car, an 8-ft. white cloth ribbon, 10 black and white printed cards with shapes, a red rubber ball, and a blue plastic button.
Reason for recall
Surface paint on the green wooden blocks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy, what to do
Purchasers should immediately stop using the blocks in the ESI-R Screening Materials. RR Donnelley will provide free replacement materials and instructions for returning the recalled product. RR Donnelley is directly contacting purchasers and posting information on its Web site.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08539 |
| Date reported | January 24, 2008 |
| Date initiated | January 24, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Pearson Learning Group, of Upper Saddle River, N.j. |
| Affected scope | About 18,000 |
| 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
Purchasers should immediately stop using the blocks in the ESI-R Screening Materials. RR Donnelley will provide free replacement …
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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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