CPSCGeneral Alert
Children's Memory Testing Cards Recalled by Riverside Publishing Due to Violatio...
Published: February 22, 2008Recall ID: 08546Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Surface paint on the cards contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves the Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test-Symbolic Memory Cards. The memory testing cards are part of a kit used to test children's physical and mental abilities. They are white with green figures, measure 1 ½" x 1 ½", and were sold as part of a kit (model number 922782), or were sold in packages of 10 cards (model number 922775). The model numbers are located on the packaging.
Affected Products
Memory Testing Cards (sold as part of educational testing kits)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Childrens-Memory-Testing-Cards-Recalled-by-Riverside-Publishing-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Children's Memory Testing Cards Recalled by Riverside Publishing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/353e2648adcb47c19ccb30310acc68a9.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Memory Testing Cards |
| Hazards › Name | Surface paint on the cards contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Memory Testing Cards (sold as part of educational testing kits) |
| Products › Type | Educational Materials |
| Products › Category I D | 1922 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,300 |
| Recall I D | 4568 |
| Remedies › Name | Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled memory cards and return them to Riverside Publishing for free replacement cards. The firm is contacting purchasers directly. |
| Retailers › Name | Riverside Publishing to testing facilities and administrators nationwide from January 2003 through November 2007 for about $550. |
| Recall Date | 2008-02-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves the Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test-Symbolic Memory Cards. The memory testing cards are part of a kit used to test children's physical and mental abilities. They are white with green figures, measure 1 ½" x 1 ½", and were sold as part of a kit (model number 922782), or were sold in packages of 10 cards (model number 922775). The model numbers are located on the packaging. |
| Distributors › Name | Riverside Publishing Co., of Rolling Meadows, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 08546 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Riverside Publishing at (800) 323-9540 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.riverpub.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |