Lead Recall – Watering Cans Sold at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
August 30, 2007
Lead Recall – Watering Cans Sold at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of a voluntary recall of Robbie Ducky™ Kids Watering Cans sold exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that the beak of the watering can contains lead in the paint.
Product Description: The recalled Robbie Ducky™ Kids Watering Can is yellow with an orange beak and is about 10 inches high by 6 inches wide. "Robbie Ducky™ Garden Collection Duck Watering Can" is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the watering can. A picture of the recalled item is available at www.cpsc.gov.
Sold: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide from February 2007 through August 2007 for about $10.
Importer: Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the watering can away from children and return it to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund. For additional information, contact Jo-Ann Stores Inc. toll-free at (888) 739-4120 ext. 7 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at guest.services@jo-annstores.com or visit the firm's Web site at www.joann.com.
Here are some suggestions parents and guardians should consider when evaluating children's toys:
· It is not possible to tell whether a toy contains lead by looking at it. Only specific laboratory tests can be used to determine the lead content of a product.
· If possible, purchase toys made in the United States. Most of the toy recalls were manufactured in China.
· Do not assume that toys containing lead may only be found at discount stores.
· Contact the retailer, manufacturer or importer to be sure that it does not contain lead.
· Monitor your child's play with toys, paying particular attention to toys a child may put into his/her mouth frequently.
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.
