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Active Kyds Recalls Children's Toy Shovels and Garden Tool Sets Due to Lead Viol...

Published: January 10, 2017Recall ID: 17723Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Excessive lead paint levels on the yellow shank and black blade on the shovel, and the black paint on the garden tool set violates the federal lead paint standard. In addition, the black plastic shovel handle and bag clip on the garden tool drawstring bag contain excessive lead content levels, a violation of the federal lead standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effect.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Active Kyds children's toy shovels and garden tool sets. The fiberglass toy shovels were sold in yellow and black. The children's garden tool set has blue handles with orange caps and black painted steel ends. It includes four tools: a hand shovel, hand fork, transplanter and cultivator. The tools are sold with a pull string black mesh bag with the Active Kyds logo printed in white.

Affected Products

Kids toy shovels and garden tool sets

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Active-Kyds-Recalls-Childrens-Toy-Shovels-and-Garden-Tool-Sets
TitleActive Kyds Recalls Children's Toy Shovels and Garden Tool Sets Due to Lead Violations; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Active Kyds Shovel.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionActive Kids Toy Fiberglass Shovels
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Active Kyds Garden Tools.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionActive Kyds Toy Garden Tool Set
Hazards › NameExcessive lead paint levels on the yellow shank and black blade on the shovel, and the black paint on the garden tool set violates the federal lead paint standard. In addition, the black plastic shovel handle and bag clip on the garden tool drawstring bag contain excessive lead content levels, a violation of the federal lead standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effect.
Injuries › NameNone reported
Products › NameKids toy shovels and garden tool sets
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 70
Recall I D7949
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately take the recalled toy shovels and garden tool sets away from children and contact Active Kyds for a refund.
Retailers › NameAmazon.com from August 2016 through October 2016 for between $20 and $25
Recall Date2017-01-10T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves Active Kyds children's toy shovels and garden tool sets. The fiberglass toy shovels were sold in yellow and black. The children's garden tool set has blue handles with orange caps and black painted steel ends. It includes four tools: a hand shovel, hand fork, transplanter and cultivator. The tools are sold with a pull string black mesh bag with the Active Kyds logo printed in white.
Distributors › NameActive Kyds LLC, of Dassel, Minn.
Recall Number17723
Remedy Options › OptionRefund
Consumer ContactActive Kyds toll-free at 855-736-6255 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at activekyds@gmail.com, or online at www.activekyds.com and click on "News" for more information.
Last Publish Date2017-01-10T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryIndia