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Toy Gardening Hand Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
 

February 6, 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: Toy Gardening Hand Rakes

Hazard: The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys.

Description: The recalled toy gardening tool hand rake has a wooden handle and a plastic yellow bottom.  "Backyard and Beyond Garden Tools" is printed on the toy's tag which hangs from the toy's handle.

Sold at: Various home improvement and toy stores nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for about $2.50.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy gardening rake away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a replacement toy hand rake.


Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts toll-free at (800)343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's web site, or email the firm.

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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