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Kids II Recalls Baby Einstein Color
Blocks Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
October 5, 2007
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Baby Einstein Discover & Play Color Blocks
Units: About 35,000
Distributor: Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
Hazard: Surface paint on the blue block contains excessive levels of
lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves the blue block included with the Baby
Einstein Discover & Play Color Blocks, Model 30726 and Model 30881. The
blocks are made of soft textures and come in different colors. Only date
codes of GE7, GF7, and GG7 are included in this recall. The model number
and date code are printed on the labels affixed to the green-colored
block.
Sold at: Various retailers and specialty stores nationwide from June
2007 through September 2007 for between $10 and $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled blue block away from children
immediately and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement of the
affected block.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kids II toll-free
at (866) 203-6788 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, or visit the
firm's Web site.
To see this recall including pictures of the recalled products, please
go to
CPSC's web site.
For more information on the hazard of lead, please visit our
Healthy
Environments Section.
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