CPSCNovember 21, 2007

Children's Pencil Pouches Recalled by Raymond Geddes: Lead

Children's Pencil Pouches Recalled by Raymond Geddes & Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Children's Pencil Pouches Recalled by Raymond Geddes recalled?

The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil pouches away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return to the store where purchased, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. directly. Contact: For additional information, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. at (800) 533-6273 x1124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.raymondgeddes.com/psa.html, or email the firm at [email protected]

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 Pencil Pouches
Company
Raymond Geddes & Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Quantity
About 84,200
Sold at
School supply distributors in schools nationwide from September 1997 through October 2007 for between 50 cents and $2.
Recall date
November 21, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall includes "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches and "Bear Pencil Pouches." The "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches are clear vinyl, measure 9 inches by 6 inches, and have a green, orange, pink or blue-colored zipper. Style number 63525 is printed on the packaging. The "Bear Pencil Pouches" have soft fabric with a stuffed bear face, and measure 9 inches by 3 inches. Style number 67221 is printed on the packaging.

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