CPSCGeneral Alert
Discount School Supply Recalls Children's Two-Sided Easels Due to Lead Poisoning...
Published: March 7, 2007Recall ID: 07531Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The paint on the chalkboard side of the recalled easels contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled easels are two-sided, with felt and a pull-out panel on one side and a chalkboard on the other side. The recalled easels include the word "Jolly" at the top. Easels with the word "Colorations" at the top of the easel are not included in the recall.
Affected Products
Elite 5-in-1 Easels
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Discount-School-Supply-Recalls-Childrens-Two-Sided-Easels-Due-to-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard |
| Title | Discount School Supply Recalls Children's Two-Sided Easels Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d11ba57cb6fa4dcba2a6285a048f26fd.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Easel |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1d33a692a8ef4f36847fd2b2a4183168.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Easel |
| Hazards › Name | The paint on the chalkboard side of the recalled easels contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Elite 5-in-1 Easels |
| Products › Type | Arts & Crafts |
| Products › Category I D | 1824 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,500 |
| Recall I D | 3804 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the easels immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a free replacement easel. |
| Importers › Name | Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount School Supply catalogs and the company's Web site from July 2004 through November 2006 for about $60. |
| Recall Date | 2007-03-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled easels are two-sided, with felt and a pull-out panel on one side and a chalkboard on the other side. The recalled easels include the word "Jolly" at the top. Easels with the word "Colorations" at the top of the easel are not included in the recall. |
| Recall Number | 07531 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 293-9314 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at easelrecall@discountschoolsupply.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |