Discount School Supply Recalls Jesus Fish Beads Due to Violation of Lead Paint

Surface paint on the green fish can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Recall #: 09718
Affected scope: About 500

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

The CPSC recalled The recalled Jesus fish beads were sold in packages of 100 in five assorted colors (red, ….

Discount School Supply Recalls Jesus Fish Beads Due to Violation of Lead Paint was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 27, 2009. Reason: Surface paint on the green fish can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standa…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled beads away from children and contact Disco…. Verify recall #09718 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Surface paint on the green fish can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standa….

None
agency class: January 27, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09718 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 - 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

The recalled Jesus fish beads were sold in packages of 100 in five assorted colors (red, black, purple, light blue and green) with the word "Jesus" printed on each. The beads measure about 2 inches in length each.

Reason for recall

Surface paint on the green fish can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled beads away from children and contact Discount School Supply for a refund or exchange.

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	09718
Date reported	January 27, 2009
Date initiated	January 27, 2009
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 500
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 immediately take the recalled beads away from children and contact Discount School Supply for a refund or exchan…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Surface paint on the green fish can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take the recalled beads away from children and contact Discount School Supply for a refund or exchange.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 27, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09718.

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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