CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The red paint used on some bowling pins has been measured to be in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 5, 2011

G.A. Gertmenian and Sons Recalls Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

This recall affects Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Rugs with a batch marking of JA 148. The recalled item contains six white plastic bowling pins with two red stripes painted on the necks, one black plastic ball, and a 68 inch x 26 inch nylon game rug with a print of the character Buzz Lightyear on the front. The batch marking JA 148 appears on the bottom front of the packaging just above the bar code, and is also located on the tag attached to the rug.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the bowling pins immediately and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement set.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact G.A. Gertmenian and Sons LLC toll-free at (888) 224-4181 between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm PT Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email Gertmenian@Gertmenian.com for instructions on receiving replacement bowling pins.

Recall Details

Sold At
Walmart Stores in the U.S. between September 1, 2010 and September 25, 2010 for about $18.
Injuries
G.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
11217

Product Information

Product Name
Toy Story 3 Bowling Game
Product Type
Games
Number of Units
About 600
Imported By
G.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC, of Los Angeles
Manufactured In
China

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Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact G.A. Gertmenian and Sons LLC toll-free at (888) 224-4181 between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm PT Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email Gertmenian@Gertmenian.com for instructions on receiving replacement bowling pins.