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G.A. Gertmenian and Sons Recalls Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Due to Violation of Le...

Published: May 5, 2011Recall ID: 11217Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The red paint used on some bowling pins has been measured to be in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall affects Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Rugs with a batch marking of JA 148. The recalled item contains six white plastic bowling pins with two red stripes painted on the necks, one black plastic ball, and a 68 inch x 26 inch nylon game rug with a print of the character Buzz Lightyear on the front. The batch marking JA 148 appears on the bottom front of the packaging just above the bar code, and is also located on the tag attached to the rug.

Affected Products

Toy Story 3 Bowling Game

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/GA-Gertmenian-and-Sons-Recalls-Toy-Story-3-Bowling-Game-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint
TitleG.A. Gertmenian and Sons Recalls Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11217.11217a.jpg
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11217.11217b.jpg
Hazards › NameThe red paint used on some bowling pins has been measured to be in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Injuries › NameG.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
Products › NameToy Story 3 Bowling Game
Products › TypeGames
Products › Category I D68384
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 600
Recall I D671
Remedies › NameConsumers should stop using the bowling pins immediately and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement set.
Importers › NameG.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC, of Los Angeles
Retailers › NameWalmart Stores in the U.S. between September 1, 2010 and September 25, 2010 for about $18.
Recall Date2011-05-05T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall affects Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Rugs with a batch marking of JA 148. The recalled item contains six white plastic bowling pins with two red stripes painted on the necks, one black plastic ball, and a 68 inch x 26 inch nylon game rug with a print of the character Buzz Lightyear on the front. The batch marking JA 148 appears on the bottom front of the packaging just above the bar code, and is also located on the tag attached to the rug.
Recall Number11217
Remedy Options › OptionReplace
Consumer ContactFor additional information, contact G.A. Gertmenian and Sons LLC toll-free at (888) 224-4181 between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm PT Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email Gertmenian@Gertmenian.com for instructions on receiving replacement bowling pins.
Last Publish Date2016-07-06T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina