Long Handle Hoe and Rake in Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Set sold by Costco — chemical risk

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as the yellow paint on the handle of the long hoe was found to contain 800 ± 12mg/kg of migratable lead and the yellow paint on the handle of the long rake was found to contain 210 ± 4mg/kg of migratable lead. Exposure to lead may cause a wide range of adverse effects, including damage to the kidneys, the circulatory system, and the developing brain. The unborn child and young children are the most sensitive to lead. For further information on the health effects of lead exposure, please access: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. Owners should stop using the product immediately and visit the following link to register the product and request a free replacement: https://www.recall-rtb.com/pages/register-uk For further details, please access the Red Toolbox recall site at the following link: https://www.recall-rtb.com/

Product recall

Measures taken

• Recall of product from end users

Product description

A yellow and black rake and hoe with a long handle included as part of a seven-piece children’s gardening toy set.