CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys.
Children's Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard
The recalled toy gardening tool hand rake has a wooden handle and a metal yellow bottom. "Backyard and beyond Garden Tools" is printed on the toy's tag which hangs from the toy's handle.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy gardening rake away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a replacement toy hand rake.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts toll-free at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.backyard-beyond.com or email the firm at productsafety@downeastconcepts.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Various home improvement and toy stores nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for about $2.50.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Zhongshan Foods, of China
Recall Number
08183
Product Information
Product Name
Toy Gardening Hand Rakes
Product Type
Toy Garden Tools
Number of Units
About 400
Manufacturer Name
Zhongshan Foods, of China
Distributed By
Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine
Manufactured In
China