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CPSC, Hidden Hills Productions, Inc. Announce Recall of Floor Mat Map Games

U.S. CPSCChemicalDamage to hearingAug 25, 2005
Recalled Floor Mat Map
Recalled Floor Mat Map

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The orange paint on the floor mat maps contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled game maps, and contact Hidden Hills Productions Inc. for information on returning the recalled maps and receiving a free replacement map or refund.

Incidents & injuries

None.

Product description

The floor map game consists of a 6-foot by 5.5-foot vinyl Maptangle™ floor mat that has various multicolored geographic locations and landmarks painted on the floor mat and a set of 103 playing cards, consisting of corresponding geographic locations and landmarks. The object of the game is for a team of players to locate and place their feet on all of the landmarks and geographic locations. The game is age-graded for children 7 years and up. This recall pertains only to the floor mat and does not include any other components of the game. Floor mat map games with manufacture date codes are not subject to this recall.

Sold on

Educational, book, museum and specialty toy stores nationwide sold these games, from February 2005 through June 2005, for about $25.

Contact the company

Contact Hidden Hills Productions Inc. at (800) 641-9996 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at http://www.borderlinegames.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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