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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.



