CPSCJanuary 17, 2008

Cranium Cadoo Board Games recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Cranium Cadoo Board Games Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Cranium Cadoo Board Games recalled?

The surface paint on the die contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately dispose of the die and contact Cranium Inc. to receive a free replacement die. Contact: For additional information, contact Cranium Inc. at (877) 272-6486 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cranium.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
Cranium Cadoo Board Games
Company
Cranium Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Quantity
About 38,000
Sold at
Fred Meyer, Kmart, Shopko, Wal-Mart and specialty game stores nationwide between October 2007 through January 2008 for about $20.
Recall date
January 17, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

Only the die found in Cranium Cadoo board games with lot numbers 2007195 through 2007244 is included in the recall. The Cranium Cadoo game is packaged in a square cardboard box with an orange background. The seven digit lot number is printed under the plastic tray on the bottom half of the box.

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