Discount School Supply Recalls Measuring Chart Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled December 19, 2007 · CPSC recall 08528 · Discount School Supply
Hazard
The paint on the grow chart contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the chart immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund.
Units
About 13,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The Giant Grow Chart measures a child's growth with a giant yellow ruler-shaped plastic chart. The grow chart also has a picture of a bean stalk painted on it from top to bottom.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the chart immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund.
Contact
For more additional information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 919-5242 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firm's Web site at www.discountschoolsupply.com or email at [email protected]
Product
Giant Measuring Chart
Manufacturer(s)
Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.
Retailers
Discount School Supply catalogs and the company's Web site from August 2000 through August 2007 for about $10.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →