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Wooden Toys Recalled by Kendamaspot Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban

Recalled December 30, 2009 · CPSC recall 10095 · Wooden

Picture of Recalled Wooden ToyPicture of Recalled Wooden Toy
Hazard
The surface paint coating on the ball contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 300
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

This recall involves Oozora and Shin-Fuji Kendama Japanese wooden skill toys. The toys have a ball connected by a string to a handle with three cups and spike on top. A Japanese Kendama Association sticker is affixed to the toy. The red and green balls on the Oozora and only the red balls on the Shin Fuji are included in the recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Kendamaspot to receive a free replacement ball.

Contact

For additional information, contact Kendamaspot toll-free at (866) 903-7795 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kendamaspot.com

Product
Wooden Skill Ball Toys
Distributed by
Kendamaspot LLC, of Redmond, Wash.
Retailers
Kendamaspot's Web site and cultural festivals in Washington State from July 2008 through April 2009 for about $20.
Made in
Japan

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