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Far East Brokers Recalls Fishing Games Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
 

December 13, 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: Fishing Games

Hazard: The recalled game has parts that contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Description: The recalled Fishing Game contains a fishing pole, one large battery operated fish, and three small wind-up fish.  The UPC #011546208270 and product #25741 are printed on the product's packaging.

Sold at: Grand Union Family Markets, Southern Family Markets, P&C Stores,  Publix Super Markets, and Food Lion stores nationwide from October 2007 through November 2007 for about $10.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the product away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.


Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Far East Brokers and Consultants toll-free at (877) 695-8354 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website.

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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