CPSC, Hidden Hills Productions, Inc. Announce Recall of Floor Mat Map Games
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The orange paint on the floor mat maps contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Product Description & Identification
The floor map game consists of a 6-foot by 5.5-foot vinyl Maptangle™ floor mat that has various multicolored geographic locations and landmarks painted on the floor mat and a set of 103 playing cards, consisting of corresponding geographic locations and landmarks. The object of the game is for a team of players to locate and place their feet on all of the landmarks and geographic locations. The game is age-graded for children 7 years and up. This recall pertains only to the floor mat and does not include any other components of the game. Floor mat map games with manufacture date codes are not subject to this recall.
Affected Products
Maptangle™ World Edition Floor Mat Map Games
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Hidden-Hills-Productions-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Floor-Mat-Map-Games |
| Title | CPSC, Hidden Hills Productions, Inc. Announce Recall of Floor Mat Map Games |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b82e2a904d144be7bd2fe4e94a91fce5.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Floor Mat Map |
| Hazards › Name | The orange paint on the floor mat maps contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation. |
| Injuries › Name | None. |
| Products › Name | Maptangle™ World Edition Floor Mat Map Games |
| Products › Type | Games |
| Products › Category I D | 1964 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 140 |
| Recall I D | 3125 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled game maps, and contact Hidden Hills Productions Inc. for information on returning the recalled maps and receiving a free replacement map or refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Educational, book, museum and specialty toy stores nationwide sold these games, from February 2005 through June 2005, for about $25. |
| Recall Date | 2005-08-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | The floor map game consists of a 6-foot by 5.5-foot vinyl Maptangle™ floor mat that has various multicolored geographic locations and landmarks painted on the floor mat and a set of 103 playing cards, consisting of corresponding geographic locations and landmarks. The object of the game is for a team of players to locate and place their feet on all of the landmarks and geographic locations. The game is age-graded for children 7 years and up. This recall pertains only to the floor mat and does not include any other components of the game. Floor mat map games with manufacture date codes are not subject to this recall. |
| Distributors › Name | Hidden Hills Productions Inc., of Westlake Village, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 05599 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Team WorldWide Corp., of Taipei City, Taiwan (floor mat only) |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Hidden Hills Productions Inc. at (800) 641-9996 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at http://www.borderlinegames.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-12-31T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
Overview
- Recalling FirmTeam WorldWide Corp., of Taipei City, Taiwan (floor mat only)