Basketball and Flower Tables Recalled by Avon Products Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

Basketball and Flower Tables

Date of Recall

2008-04-24

CPSC Release Number

08-562

Manufactured In

Peru

Units

About 1,000

Distributor

Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Importer

Sencillamaente Art Corp., of Dorado, Puerto Rico

Sold By

Avon Independent Sales Representatives in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from June 2007 through August 2007. The Basketball Table sold for about $32 and the Flower Table sold for about $37.

Problem/Hazard

Surface paint on the tables contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

The Basketball Table is about 16 inches tall with white legs and a 19-inch diameter top. The Flower Table is about 30 inches tall with a green petal stand and a 15-inch diameter purple and yellow top.

Remedy

Consumers should take the tables away from children immediately and contact Avon for a full refund. Known purchasers are being directly notified of this recall.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Avon toll-free at (888) 993-9903 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.avon.com

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