Toys "R" Us Recalls Wooden Coloring Cases Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases

Date of Recall

2007-08-30

CPSC Release Number

07-299

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 869-7787

Units

About 27,000

Sold By

Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from October 2006 through August 2007 for about $20.

Problem/Hazard

The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. Also, some of the black watercolor paint contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

The recall involves the Imaginarium brand 213 Piece Wooden Coloring Case which includes crayons, pastels, colored pencils, fiber pens, paintbrush, pencil, water colors, palette, white paint, ruler and pencil sharpener in a light tan wooden carrying case. The case measures about 14 inches high by 19 inches wide.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store credit.

Consumer Contact

For more information, contact Toys "R" Us at (800) TOYSRUS/869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.toysrus.com

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