CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Surface paint on the handle of the toy gardening tools can contain excessive levels of lead paint, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 25, 2007

Jo-Ann Stores Expands Recall of Children's Toy Garden Tools Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide from January 2007 through September 2007 for about $7.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio
Recall Number
08049

Product Information

Product Name
Children's Toy Gardening Tools
Product Type
Toy Garden Tools
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)
Manufacturer Name
Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Website www.joann.com
Full Contact Information

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