CPSCGeneral Alert
Jo-Ann Stores Expands Recall of Children's Toy Garden Tools Due to Violation of ...
Published: October 25, 2007Recall ID: 08049Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Surface paint on the handle of the toy gardening tools can contain excessive levels of lead paint, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Robbie Ducky children's leaf rake, hoe, broom and spade. "Robbie Ducky™ Garden Collection" is printed on a tag attached to the handle. The rake has a yellow handle with the head of a tortoise and green prongs. The hoe has an orange handle with a caterpillar and a blue blade. The broom has a purple handle with a duck and an orange brush. The spade has a yellow handle with the head of a frog and a red blade. The tools measure between 27 and 29 inches long.
Affected Products
Children's Toy Gardening Tools
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Jo-Ann-Stores-Expands-Recall-of-Childrens-Toy-Garden-Tools-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-in-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Jo-Ann Stores Expands Recall of Children's Toy Garden Tools Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f79d5950852d4f8b873cc5b22e14bd3c.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Children's Toy Gardening Tools |
| Hazards › Name | Surface paint on the handle of the toy gardening tools can contain excessive levels of lead paint, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Children's Toy Gardening Tools |
| Products › Type | Toy Garden Tools |
| Products › Category I D | 2193 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 97,000 (an additional 16,000 toy rakes were recalled on September 26, 2007 and 6,000 toy watering cans on August 28, 2007) |
| Recall I D | 4062 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide from January 2007 through September 2007 for about $7. |
| Recall Date | 2007-10-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Robbie Ducky children's leaf rake, hoe, broom and spade. "Robbie Ducky™ Garden Collection" is printed on a tag attached to the handle. The rake has a yellow handle with the head of a tortoise and green prongs. The hoe has an orange handle with a caterpillar and a blue blade. The broom has a purple handle with a duck and an orange brush. The spade has a yellow handle with the head of a frog and a red blade. The tools measure between 27 and 29 inches long. |
| Recall Number | 08049 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Jo-Ann Stores toll-free at (888) 739-4120 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the firm at guest.services@jo-annstores.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.joann.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |