CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Surface paint on the cards contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Children's Memory Testing Cards Recalled by Riverside Publishing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The recall involves the Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test-Symbolic Memory Cards. The memory testing cards are part of a kit used to test children's physical and mental abilities. They are white with green figures, measure 1 ½" x 1 ½", and were sold as part of a kit (model number 922782), or were sold in packages of 10 cards (model number 922775). The model numbers are located on the packaging.
Required Consumer Action
Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled memory cards and return them to Riverside Publishing for free replacement cards. The firm is contacting purchasers directly.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Riverside Publishing at (800) 323-9540 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.riverpub.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Riverside Publishing to testing facilities and administrators nationwide from January 2003 through November 2007 for about $550.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
08546
Product Information
Product Name
Memory Testing Cards (sold as part of educational testing kits)
Product Type
Educational Materials
Number of Units
About 5,300
Distributed By
Riverside Publishing Co., of Rolling Meadows, Ill.
Manufactured In
China