SimplyFun Recalls Ribbit Board Games Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recalled October 31, 2007 · CPSC recall 08056 · SimplyFun
Hazard
Surface paint on the five frog-shaped wooden pieces contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the five frog pieces from the game and discontinue using them. Consumers should contact SimplyFun for a refund or a set of five replacement frogs.
Units
About 1,500
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
This recall involves SimplyFun Ribbit board games. The games are sold with five frog-shaped wooden pieces that act as pawns for movement. The wooden pieces are blue, red, green, yellow and lavender in color.
What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the five frog pieces from the game and discontinue using them. Consumers should contact SimplyFun for a refund or a set of five replacement frogs.
Contact
For additional information, contact SimplyFun toll-free at (877) 557-7767 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.simplyfun.com
Product
Ribbit Board Games
Imported by
SimplyFun LLC, of Bellevue, Wash.
Retailers
SimplyFun independent consultants nationwide from March 2007 through October 2007 for about $18.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →