CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 21, 2007

Children's Pencil Pouches Recalled by Raymond Geddes & Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The recall includes "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches and "Bear Pencil Pouches." The "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches are clear vinyl, measure 9 inches by 6 inches, and have a green, orange, pink or blue-colored zipper. Style number 63525 is printed on the packaging. The "Bear Pencil Pouches" have soft fabric with a stuffed bear face, and measure 9 inches by 3 inches. Style number 67221 is printed on the packaging.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil pouches away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return to the store where purchased, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. directly.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. at (800) 533-6273 x1124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.raymondgeddes.com/psa.html or email the firm at consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com

Recall Details

Sold At
School supply distributors in schools nationwide from September 1997 through October 2007 for between 50 cents and $2.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
08096

Product Information

Product Name
Children's Pencil Pouches
Product Type
Purses
Number of Units
About 84,200
Distributed By
Raymond Geddes & Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (800) 533-6273
Website www.raymondgeddes.com/psa.html
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. at (800) 533-6273 x1124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.raymondgeddes.com/psa.html, or email the firm at consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com