CPSCFebruary 5, 2008

Children's Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast: Lead

Children's Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard

Why was Children's Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast recalled?

The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy gardening rake away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a replacement toy hand rake. Contact: For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts toll-free at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.backyard-beyond.com, or email the firm at [email protected]

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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
Toy Gardening Hand Rakes
Company
Zhongshan Foods, of China, Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine
Quantity
About 400
Sold at
Various home improvement and toy stores nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for about $2.50.
Recall date
February 5, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled toy gardening tool hand rake has a wooden handle and a metal yellow bottom. "Backyard and beyond Garden Tools" is printed on the toy's tag which hangs from the toy's handle.

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