CPSC recall · Reported February 22, 2008
Children's Memory Testing Cards Recalled by Riverside Publishing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the cards contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Riverside Publishing Co., of Rolling Meadows, Ill. recalled The recall involves the Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test-Symbolic Memory Cards. The ….
Children's Memory Testing Cards Recalled by Riverside Publishing Due to Violation of Lead… was recalled by Riverside Publishing Co., of Rolling Meadows, Ill. in February 22, 2008. Reason: Surface paint on the cards contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.. Remedy: Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled memory cards and return them to Riv…. Verify recall #08546 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Riverside Publishing Co., of Rolling Meadows, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-Surface paint on the cards contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard..
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- agency class
- February 22, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08546 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 recall involves the Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test-Symbolic Memory Cards. The memory testing cards are part of a kit used to test children's physical and mental abilities. They are white with green figures, measure 1 ½" x 1 ½", and were sold as part of a kit (model number 922782), or were sold in packages of 10 cards (model number 922775). The model numbers are located on the packaging.
Reason for recall
Surface paint on the cards contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy, what to do
Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled memory cards and return them to Riverside Publishing for free replacement cards. The firm is contacting purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08546 |
| Date reported | February 22, 2008 |
| Date initiated | February 22, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Riverside Publishing Co., of Rolling Meadows, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 5,300 |
| 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 recalled memory cards and return them to Riverside Publishing for free replacement c…
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- 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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