CPSCDecember 19, 2007

Discount School Supply Measuring Chart recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Discount School Supply Recalls Measuring Chart Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Discount School Supply Measuring Chart recalled?

The paint on the grow chart contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the chart immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund. Contact: For more additional information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 919-5242 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firm's Web site at www.discountschoolsupply.com or email 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
Giant Measuring Chart
Company
Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.
Quantity
About 13,000
Sold at
Discount School Supply catalogs and the company's Web site from August 2000 through August 2007 for about $10.
Recall date
December 19, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The Giant Grow Chart measures a child's growth with a giant yellow ruler-shaped plastic chart. The grow chart also has a picture of a bean stalk painted on it from top to bottom.

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