Discount School Supply · Recalled
Discount School Supply Recalls Children's Two-Sided Easels Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
The paint on the chalkboard side of the recalled easels contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- Units
- About 2,500
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $60
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled easels are two-sided, with felt and a pull-out panel on one side and a chalkboard on the other side. The recalled easels include the word "Jolly" at the top. Easels with the word "Colorations" at the top of the easel are not included in the recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Discount School Supply catalogs and the company's Web site from July 2004 through November 2006 for about $60.
- Product type
- Arts & Crafts
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the easels immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a free replacement easel.
For more information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 293-9314 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at easelrecall@discountschoolsupply.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 07 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
