Children's Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard

Toy Gardening Hand Rakes

Date of Recall
2008-02-05

CPSC Release Number
08-183

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(800) 343-2424

Units
About 400

Distributor
Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine

Manufacturer
Zhongshan Foods, of China

Sold By
Various home improvement and toy stores nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for about $2.50.

Problem/Hazard
The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported.

Description
The recalled toy gardening tool hand rake has a wooden handle and a metal yellow bottom. “Backyard and beyond Garden Tools” is printed on the toy’s tag which hangs from the toy’s handle.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy gardening rake away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a replacement toy hand rake.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts toll-free at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.backyard-beyond.com, or email the firm at [email protected]

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