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CPSC recall · Reported January 10, 2017

Active Kyds Recalls Children's Toy Shovels and Garden Tool Sets Due to Lead Violations; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

Excessive lead paint levels on the yellow shank and black blade on the shovel, and the black paint on the garden tool set violates the federal lead paint standard. In addition, th…

Recall #
17723
Affected scope
About 70
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Active Kyds LLC, of Dassel, Minn. recalled This recall involves Active Kyds children's toy shovels and garden tool sets. The fibergl….

Active Kyds Recalls Children's Toy Shovels and Garden Tool Sets Due to Lead Violations; S… was recalled by Active Kyds LLC, of Dassel, Minn. in January 10, 2017. Reason: Excessive lead paint levels on the yellow shank and black blade on the shovel, and the black paint on the gar…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy shovels and garden tool sets away from…. Verify recall #17723 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Active Kyds LLC, of Dassel, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-Excessive lead paint levels on the yellow shank and black blade on the shovel, and the black paint on the gar….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17723 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, 5 from CPSC - 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.

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Product description

This recall involves Active Kyds children's toy shovels and garden tool sets. The fiberglass toy shovels were sold in yellow and black. The children's garden tool set has blue handles with orange caps and black painted steel ends. It includes four tools: a hand shovel, hand fork, transplanter and cultivator. The tools are sold with a pull string black mesh bag with the Active Kyds logo printed in white.

Reason for recall

Excessive lead paint levels on the yellow shank and black blade on the shovel, and the black paint on the garden tool set violates the federal lead paint standard. In addition, the black plastic shovel handle and bag clip on the garden tool drawstring bag contain excessive lead content levels, a violation of the federal lead standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effect.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy shovels and garden tool sets away from children and contact Active Kyds for a refund.

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 17723
Date reported January 10, 2017
Date initiated January 10, 2017
Recalling firm Active Kyds LLC, of Dassel, Minn.
Affected scope About 70
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 toy shovels and garden tool sets away from children and contact Active Kyds for a …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Active Kyds children's toy shovels and garden tool sets. The fiberglass toy shovels were sold in yellow and black. The children's garden tool set has blue handles with orange caps and black painted steel ends. It includes four tools: a hand shovel, hand fork, transplanter and cultivator. The tools are sold with a pull string black mesh bag with the Active Kyds logo printed in white.. Recalled by Active Kyds LLC, of Dassel, Minn.. Units affected: About 70.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Excessive lead paint levels on the yellow shank and black blade on the shovel, and the black paint on the garden tool set violates the federal lead paint standard. In addition, the black plastic shovel handle and bag clip on the garden tool drawstring bag contain excessive lead content levels, a violation of the federal lead standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effect.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy shovels and garden tool sets away from children and contact Active Kyds for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 10, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17723.
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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