Children's Water Globes Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores

Children’s Robbie Ducky Holiday Water Globes

Date of Recall

2007-12-13

CPSC Release Number

08-526

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 60

Importer

Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio

Sold By

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores in Florida, Texas, Missouri and Georgia in November 2007 for about $5.

Problem/Hazard

The painted base of the water globes contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

The recalled Robbie Ducky water globe is about 1-1/2 inches in diameter and sits on a 1-1/2 by 1-1/2 inch square base. There are four different globe designs including: Robbie Ducky on a red base, a reindeer on a green base, a penguin on a green base and a polar bear on a red base. “Holiday Inspirations Water Globe” is printed on the bottom of the globes.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled globes away from children and return them to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Jo-Ann Stores toll-free at (888) 739-4120 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.joann.com or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

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