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

Recalled May 5, 2011 · CPSC recall 11217 · G.A. Gertmenian and Sons

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 600

Incidents / injuries

G.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC has received no reports of incidents or injuries.

Description

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.

What to do

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

Contact

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 [email protected] for instructions on receiving replacement bowling pins.

Product

Toy Story 3 Bowling Game

Imported by

G.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC, of Los Angeles

Retailers

Walmart Stores in the U.S. between September 1, 2010 and September 25, 2010 for about $18.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →