| ■ Toys 'R' Us Coloring Cases Recalled for Lead Hazard | 2007.08.31 |
| About 27,000 "Imaginarium" wood coloring cases made in China and sold at Toys "R" Us stores are being recalled because the ink on the outer packing of the wood contains lead, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday. Some of the black watercolor paint included in the kit also contains excessive amounts of lead, the CPSC said. No injuries have been reported. The 213-piece kits include crayons, pastels, colored pencils, fiber pens, a paintbrush, ruler, and pencil sharpener. Toys "R" Us stores across the United States sold the product from October 2006 to this month for about $20. Consumers should take the product away from children immediately and return it to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store credit. This recall is the latest in a series involving toys made in China that contain lead-based paint. |