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Children's Board Skirts Recalled By Chelsea & Scott Ltd. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Reported: August 12, 2008 Initiated: August 12, 2008 #08599

Product Description

The Sun Smarties™ board skirts are peach microfiber with an embroidered flower accent and back pocket. Item number 13926 HIBI is printed on the care label inside the back of the waistband. The skirts were sold in girls' sizes 12 months to 4T. The skirts have six grommets, four on the front of the waistband and two on the back pocket.

Reason for Recall

The paint on the grommets of the skirts contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these skirts away from young children and return them to Chelsea & Scott Ltd. to receive a replacement skirt or refund. Consumers will be sent a postage paid envelope from Chelsea & Scott Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Sun Smarties™ board skirts are peach microfiber with an embroidered flower accent and back pocket. Item number 13926 HIBI is printed on the care label inside the back of the waistband. The skirts were sold in girls' sizes 12 months to 4T. The skirts have six grommets, four on the front of the waistband and two on the back pocket.. Recalled by Chelsea & Scott Ltd., of Lake Bluff, Ill.. Units affected: About 600.
Why was this product recalled?
The paint on the grommets of the skirts contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take these skirts away from young children and return them to Chelsea & Scott Ltd. to receive a replacement skirt or refund. Consumers will be sent a postage paid envelope from Chelsea & Scott Ltd.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 12, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08599.