Wooden Coloring Cases with Lead Paint from China Recalled

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August 30th, 2007

"Toys "R" Us Recall of 27,000 "Imaginarium" Cases"

Toys "R" Us, Inc. has recalled some 27,000 "Imaginarium" brand wooden coloring cases because of excessive lead in the ink on the outer packaging and in some of the black watercolor paint that is part of the product's art kit. The cases were made in China.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall today. The $20 art kits in their wooden cases were sold from October 2006 to August 2007 at many Toys "R" Us outlets nationwide and on its website. No injuries or illnesses due to the this product have been reported, but lead poisoning from paint and other sources has been confirmed to be the cause of brain damage in children who have ingested the lead by eating or licking it or inhaling lead dust.

Art Kit with Crayons, Markers, etc.

The Imaginarium is a 213-piece kit that includes crayons, fiber marker pens, pastels, colored pencils, a palette, a paintbrush, watercolors, a ruler, a pencil, and a pencil sharpener in a light tan wooden carrying case. The CPSC said that consumers who bought an Imaginarium should return it to the nearest Toys "R" Us for store credit. A customer service number for Toys "R" Us: 1-800-TOYSRUS.

Yet Another Chinese Product with Lead Paint

The Imaginarium recall is the latest in a barrage of recalls of Chinese-made products revealed to have paint with lead that exceeds U.S. standards. Other similar recalls included dolls and cars from Mattel, one of the world's largest toy companies.

The recalls of toys made or painted in China and recalls of other products from China such as food and tires have culminated in a hearing at the U.S. House of Representatives' subcommittee on commerce, trade, and consumer protection. The hearing is scheduled for September 19, and is expected to deal with imported toys, jewelry, and other products containing lead.

(Source: Reuters.com)

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