CPSCJanuary 16, 2008

Discount School Supply Play Mats recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Discount School Supply Recalls Play Mats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Discount School Supply Play Mats recalled?

The paint on the Tic Tac Turtle Toss mats 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 mat immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 993-3603 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
Tic Tac Turtle Toss Mats
Company
Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.
Quantity
About 60
Sold at
Discount School Supply catalogs and the company's Web site from June 2007 through September 2007 for about $40.
Recall date
January 16, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves 50-inch vinyl/polyester play mats. The double sided mats have a number design on one side and a turtle design on the other. The mats are yellow with numbers and designs painted in red, blue, green and black. The mat has the Discount School Supply name and logo printed in the corner on both sides of the mat. Bean bags pictured with the mat are sold separately.

Open official CPSC notice Latest recalls