G.A. Gertmenian and Sons · Recalled
G.A. Gertmenian and Sons Recalls Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The red paint used on some bowling pins has been measured to be in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
- Units
- About 600
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $18
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall affects Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Rugs with a batch marking of JA 148. The recalled item contains six white plastic bowling pins with two red stripes painted on the necks, one black plastic ball, and a 68 inch x 26 inch nylon game rug with a print of the character Buzz Lightyear on the front. The batch marking JA 148 appears on the bottom front of the packaging just above the bar code, and is also located on the tag attached to the rug.
The file
- Sold at
- Walmart Stores in the U.S. between September 1, 2010 and September 25, 2010 for about $18.
- Product type
- Games
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- G.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC, of Los Angeles
Incident log
G.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the bowling pins immediately and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement set.
For additional information, contact G.A. Gertmenian and Sons LLC toll-free at (888) 224-4181 between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm PT Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email Gertmenian@Gertmenian.com for instructions on receiving replacement bowling pins.
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 MAY 05 2011; last revised JUL 06 2016.
