January 18, 2008
Recalls for Lead Hazards – Photo frames and Play Mats
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of the following two voluntary recalls. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that the products contain excessive levels of lead and pose a potential choking hazard.
Photo Frames
Product Description: This recall involves 4-inch by 6-inch hanging picture frames.
The wooden frames are white with decorations in different colors, and with a coordinating ribbon attached to the top.
Sold at: Babies R Us stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $10.
Importer: The Gift Wrap Co., of Atlanta, Ga.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using this photo frame and contact The Gift Wrap Company for a full refund at (800) 443-4429, or visit the company's Web site at www.giftwrapcompany.com.
School Supply Recalls Play Mats
Product Description: This recall involves 50-inch vinyl/polyester play mats. The double sided mats have a number design on one side and a turtle design on the other. The mats are yellow with numbers and designs painted in red, blue, green and black. The mat has the Discount School Supply name and logo printed in the corner on both sides of the mat. Bean bags pictured with mat are sold separately.
Sold by: Discount School Supply catalogs and the company's Web site from June 2007 through September 2007 for about $40.from December 2003 through September 2007 for about $3.
Manufacturer: Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the mat immediately and contact Discount School Supply at (800) 993-3603 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firm's Web site at www.discountschoolsupply.com or email at tossrecall@discountschoolsupply.com to receive a credit or refund.
Complete information about the recalled items is available at www.cpsc.gov.
Young children are especially at risk for lead poisoning because they often put non-food items in their mouth. Children with lead poisoning do not look sick. A blood lead test must be done to determine if a child has lead poisoning. If left untreated, lead poisoning can cause behavioral and learning problems. To have your child tested or for more information about lead poisoning prevention call your doctor or the Onondaga County Health Department Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271.
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