Jo-Ann Stores Expands Recall of Children's Toy Garden Tools Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard

Recalled October 25, 2007 · CPSC recall 08049 · Jo-Ann Stores

Hazard

Surface paint on the handle of the toy gardening tools can contain excessive levels of lead paint, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund.

Units

About 97,000 (an additional 16,000 toy rakes were recalled on September 26, 2007 and 6,000 toy watering cans on August 28, 2007)

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves the Robbie Ducky children's leaf rake, hoe, broom and spade. "Robbie Ducky™ Garden Collection" is printed on a tag attached to the handle. The rake has a yellow handle with the head of a tortoise and green prongs. The hoe has an orange handle with a caterpillar and a blue blade. The broom has a purple handle with a duck and an orange brush. The spade has a yellow handle with the head of a frog and a red blade. The tools measure between 27 and 29 inches long.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Jo-Ann Stores toll-free at (888) 739-4120 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the firm at [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site at www.joann.com

Product

Children's Toy Gardening Tools

Manufacturer(s)

Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio

Retailers

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide from January 2007 through September 2007 for about $7.

Made in

China

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