MacPherson's · Recalled
Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- Units
- About 10,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $75
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves a children's art easel, which has a chalkboard surface on one side and a white board surface on the other side. The item number is AA13301 and the UPC number is 082435133010, which can be found on the original packaging.
The file
- Sold at
- Art supply stores nationwide and online from July 2004 through June 2009 for about $75.
- Product type
- Arts & Crafts
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- MacPherson's, of Emeryville, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumer should immediately take these recalled easels away from children and contact the firm to receive a free replacement chalkboard panel.
For additional information, contact MacPherson's at (866) 319-5335 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.art-alternatives.com/recall or send email to recall@macphersonart.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 NOV 05 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.