CPSC, Advantage Publishers Group Announce Recall to Replace Educational Kits
This recall was issued July 10, 2001.
- Posted
- July 10, 2001
- Recall Number
- 01193
- Quantity
- About 160,000
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
The red painted numbers on the acetate stencil sheet included in the "Let's Start™" kit contain lead; and the gold paint bearing the words "Kasy's Extrafine" on the black pen included in the "Optical Illusions" kit has lead.
Action Taken
Consumers should immediately remove the stencil sheets and pens from the activity kits and discard them. Customers should call Advantage Publishers Group to order a replacement piece.
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Incidents & Injuries
CPSC and Advantage Publishers Group have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children, and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.