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RR Donnelley Recalls Educational Assessment Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Reported: January 24, 2008 Initiated: January 24, 2008 #08539

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 18,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/RR-Donnelley-Recalls-Educational-Assessment-Blocks-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Pearson Learning Group, of Upper Saddle River, N.J.. Units affected: About 18,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Surface paint on the green wooden blocks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 24, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08539.

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