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Children's Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalFeb 5, 2008
Recalled Toy Gardening Rake
Recalled Toy Gardening Rake

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Hazard

The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy gardening rake away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a replacement toy hand rake.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled toy gardening tool hand rake has a wooden handle and a metal yellow bottom. "Backyard and beyond Garden Tools" is printed on the toy's tag which hangs from the toy's handle.

Sold on

Various home improvement and toy stores nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for about $2.50.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts toll-free at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.backyard-beyond.com, 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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