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Cranium Inc. Recalls Cranium Cadoo Board Games Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

January 18, 2008

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: Cranium Cadoo Board Games

Hazard: The surface paint on the die contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Description: Only the die found in Cranium Cadoo board games with lot numbers 2007195 through 2007244 are included in the recall.  The Cranium Cadoo game is packaged in a square cardboard  box with an orange background.  The seven digit lot number is printed under the plastic tray on the bottom half of the box.

Sold at: Fed Meyer, Kmart, Shopko, Wal-Mart and specialty game stores nationwide from October 2007 through January 2008 for about $20.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately dispose of the die and contact Cranium Inc. to receive a free replacement die.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cranium Inc. at (877)272-6486 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site.

A picture of the recalled product is included for identification:




For more information on the hazard of lead, please visit our Healthy Environments Section.


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