CPSCGeneral Alert

Educational Games Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials

Name: Educational Games Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials
Brand: Lakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif.
SKU: CPSC-01096b
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 26, 2001Recall ID: 01096bCategory: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Metal weights found in the games contain lead, which presents a lead poisoning hazard to children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

Product Description & Identification

In the Concept Classification Activity Kit, each game has various disks that say, "Hot," "Cold," "Light," "Heavy," etc. Children then match the appropriate game piece to the disk that best describes the characteristics of the object. One of the objects is a silver-covered metal weight, shaped like a disc measuring about 1-1/4 inches in diameter with a small loop at the top. Imprinted on one side of the disc is the partial face of a bird and the number "4"; and on the other side, it states, "4 Woody Gardena." In the Opposites Take-Home Pack, a transparent backpack with blue trimming, games include opposite picture cards, crayons, paperback book, and various objects.

Affected Products

Concept Classification Activity Kits and "Opposites Take-Home Pack" educational games

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/Educational-Games-Recalled-by-Lakeshore-Learning-Materials
Title	Educational Games Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials
Images › 1 › U R L	http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/70431/01096a.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled "Opposites Take-Home Pack" educational game
Images › 2 › U R L	http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/70431/01096b.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled "Concept Classification Activity Kit" educational game
Images › 3 › U R L	http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/70431/01096c.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled "Concept Classification Activity Kit" educational game
Hazards › Name	Metal weights found in the games contain lead, which presents a lead poisoning hazard to children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Injuries › Name	None reported.
Products › Name	Concept Classification Activity Kits and "Opposites Take-Home Pack" educational games
Products › Type	Games
Products › Category I D	1964
Products › Number Of Units	13,000
Recall I D	6795
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately remove and discard the metal discs. To receive a lead-free replacement piece, call Lakeshore Learning Materials.
Retailers › Name	The Concept Classification Activity Kits were sold to teachers and schools nationwide, between January 1992 and January 2001, for $50. The Opposites Take-Home Pack was sold to teachers and schools nationwide, between January 1999 and January 2001, for $10.
Recall Date	2001-02-26T00:00:00
Description	In the Concept Classification Activity Kit, each game has various disks that say, "Hot," "Cold," "Light," "Heavy," etc. Children then match the appropriate game piece to the disk that best describes the characteristics of the object. One of the objects is a silver-covered metal weight, shaped like a disc measuring about 1-1/4 inches in diameter with a small loop at the top. Imprinted on one side of the disc is the partial face of a bird and the number "4"; and on the other side, it states, "4 Woody Gardena." In the Opposites Take-Home Pack, a transparent backpack with blue trimming, games include opposite picture cards, crayons, paperback book, and various objects.
Recall Number	01096b
Manufacturers › Name	Lakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif.
Consumer Contact	Consumers may call Lakeshore Learning Materials toll-free at (800) 421-5354 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Last Publish Date	2026-01-30T00:00:00

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