March 13, 2007 Christa Huegerich, Public Health Educator
435-3271
Lead Recall - Children's Two-Sided Easels
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of a voluntary recall of children's two sided easels. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that these products contain high levels of lead.
Product Description: "Elite 5-in-1 Easels" are two-sided with felt and a pull-out panel on one side and a chalkboard on the other side. The recalled easels include the word "Jolly" at the top. Easels with the word "Colorations" at the top of the easel are not included in the recall. Pictures of all of the recalled items are available at www.cpsc.gov.
Sold: Discount School Supply catalogs and the company's Web site from July 2004 through November 2006 for about $60.
Imported by: Discount School Supply of Monterey, California
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Contact Discount School Supply to receive a free replacement easel. For more information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 293-9314 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at easelrecall@discountschoolsupply.com.
Parents are urged to take the recalled easels away from young children immediately.
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 Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271.
