CPSC recall · Reported September 29, 2010
S T U F F and Paw Wall Hooks Recalled By Midwest-CBK Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Paint on the metal hooks and on the blue paw hook contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The CPSC recalled The wall hook sets were sold in three models: model numbers 74641 and 74642, constructed ….
S T U F F and Paw Wall Hooks Recalled By Midwest-CBK Due to Violation of Lead Paint Stand… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 29, 2010. Reason: Paint on the metal hooks and on the blue paw hook contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal le…. Remedy: The wall hook set should be returned to Midwest-CBK for a full refund. Contact Midwest-CB…. Verify recall #10357 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-Paint on the metal hooks and on the blue paw hook contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal le….
- None
- agency class
- 4K units
- affected scope
- September 29, 2010
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10357 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 wall hook sets were sold in three models: model numbers 74641 and 74642, constructed of five separate wooden letters spelling out the word "S T U F F" and model number 65262 consisting of four separate, different colored wooden paws. Model number 74641 has a Purple S, a Red T, an Orange U, a Green F and a Pink F. Model number 74642 has an Olive S, a Blue T, a Yellow U, a White-striped F, and a Blue F. Attached to each letter is a painted metal coat hook with a painted wooden ball at the end. Each letter is approximately 4 inches long, 3/4 inches wide and 9 ¾ inches tall. Model number 65262 has four separate paw-shaped wooden pieces of different colors -- red, blue, green and pink. Attached to each paw is a wooden peg with a wooden ball at the end. The "S T U F F" wall hook sets have a label on the back of the letter "S" that includes the models 74641 or 74642. The Paw wall hook sets have the model number 65262 on the outside of the box.
Reason for recall
Paint on the metal hooks and on the blue paw hook contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy, what to do
The wall hook set should be returned to Midwest-CBK for a full refund. Contact Midwest-CBK at the number provided below to receive a prepaid shipping label and merchandise credit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10357 |
| Date reported | September 29, 2010 |
| Date initiated | September 29, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | 4450 |
| 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
The wall hook set should be returned to Midwest-CBK for a full refund. Contact Midwest-CBK at the number provided below to receiv…
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