CPSCDecember 13, 2007

Children's Water Globes recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Children's Water Globes Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores

Why was Children's Water Globes recalled?

The painted base of the water globes contain 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 globes 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 or visit the firm's Web site at www.joann.com or e-mail 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 Robbie Ducky Holiday Water Globes
Company
Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio
Quantity
About 60
Sold at
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores in Florida, Texas, Missouri and Georgia in November 2007 for about $5.
Recall date
December 13, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled Robbie Ducky water globe is about 1-1/2 inches in diameter and sits on a 1-1/2-by-1-1/2-inch square base. There are four different globe designs including: Robbie Ducky on a red base, a reindeer on a green base, a penguin on a green base and a polar bear on a red base. "Holiday Inspirations Water Globe" is printed on the bottom of the globes.

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