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Children's Pencil Pouches Recalled by Raymond Geddes & Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalNov 21, 2007
Recalled Stuff Keepers Pencil Pouches
Recalled Stuff Keepers Pencil Pouches
Recalled Bear Pencil Pouches
Recalled Bear Pencil Pouches

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Hazard

The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil pouches away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return to the store where purchased, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. directly.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recall includes "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches and "Bear Pencil Pouches." The "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches are clear vinyl, measure 9 inches by 6 inches, and have a green, orange, pink or blue-colored zipper. Style number 63525 is printed on the packaging. The "Bear Pencil Pouches" have soft fabric with a stuffed bear face, and measure 9 inches by 3 inches. Style number 67221 is printed on the packaging.

Sold on

School supply distributors in schools nationwide from September 1997 through October 2007 for between 50 cents and $2.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. at (800) 533-6273 x1124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.raymondgeddes.com/psa.html, or email the firm at [email protected]

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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