CPSCOctober 25, 2007

Jo-Ann Stores Children's Toy Garden Tools recall: Violation of Lead in Paint Standard

Jo-Ann Stores Expands Recall of Children's Toy Garden Tools Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard

Why was Jo-Ann Stores Children's Toy Garden Tools recalled?

Surface paint on the handle of the toy gardening tools can contain excessive levels of lead paint, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund. 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, email the firm at [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site at www.joann.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
Children's Toy Gardening Tools
Company
Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio
Quantity
About 97,000 (an additional 16,000 toy rakes were recalled on September 26, 2007 and 6,000 toy watering cans on August 28, 2007)
Sold at
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide from January 2007 through September 2007 for about $7.
Recall date
October 25, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves the Robbie Ducky children's leaf rake, hoe, broom and spade. "Robbie Ducky™ Garden Collection" is printed on a tag attached to the handle. The rake has a yellow handle with the head of a tortoise and green prongs. The hoe has an orange handle with a caterpillar and a blue blade. The broom has a purple handle with a duck and an orange brush. The spade has a yellow handle with the head of a frog and a red blade. The tools measure between 27 and 29 inches long.

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