CPSCAugust 30, 2007

Toys "R" Us Wooden Coloring Cases recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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

Why was Toys "R" Us Wooden Coloring Cases recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases
Company
Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Quantity
About 27,000
Sold at
Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from October 2006 through August 2007 for about $20.
Recall date
August 30, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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