Montessori N' Such Metal Vases, Pails and Other Containers recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Montessori N' Such Recalls Metal Vases, Pails and Other Containers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Why was Montessori N' Such Metal Vases, Pails and Other Containers recalled?
Surface paints on the products 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 products away from children and contact Montessori N' Such for a free replacement or refund. All known purchasers have been contacted. Contact: For additional information, contact Montessori N' Such at (800) 287-1985 between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.montessori-n-such.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
- Various containers used in instructional kits
- Company
- Montessori N' Such, of Sterling, Va.
- Quantity
- About 1,000
- Sold at
- Montessori N' Such through its catalog and Web site to schools and individuals nationwide from July 2006 through January 2009 for between $2.50 and $7 per item.
- Recall date
- March 18, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled metal containers are instructional materials for use in the classroom. The item number is printed on the product's packaging. The recall includes only the colors and item numbers listed below: Product Colors Item Numbers 8" Vases Green, Yellow P7186Y, P7186G Also sold in kits numbered: L7332K, L7336K, L7609K, L7614K, L7615K, L7618K, L7619K, L7337K, S7617K, N7753K, P7243K, P7616K, S7610K 5-1/2" Basins Green, Yellow P7158Y, P7158G Also sold in kits numbered: L7332K, L7336K, L7609K, L7614K, L7615K, L7618K, L7619K, L7337K, S7617K, N7753K, P7243K, P7616K, S7610K Watering Cans Yellow P7155Y 6" Pails Yellow, Orange P7156YE, P7156OR Also sold in kits numbered: L7332K, L7336K 4" Pails Yellow, Green P7180Y, P7180G Also sold in kits numbered: P7435, P7182K (Set of 4)