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Children's Pencil Pouches Recalled by Raymond Geddes & Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
November 27, 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: Children's Pencil Pouches
Units: About 84,200
Distributor: Raymond Geddes & Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Hazard: The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls contains excessive
levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall includes "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches and
"Bear Pencil Pouches." The "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches are clear
vinyl, measure 9 inches by 6 inches, and have a green, orange, pink or
blue-colored zipper. Style number 63525 is printed on the packaging. The
"Bear Pencil Pouches" have soft fabric with a stuffed bear face, and
measure 9 inches by 3 inches. Style number 67221 is printed on the
packaging.
Sold by: School supply distributors in schools nationwide from September
1997 through October 2007 for between 50 cents and $2.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil pouches
away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a
full refund. If unable to return to the store where purchased, contact
Raymond Geddes & Co. directly.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Raymond Geddes &
Co. at (800) 533-6273 x1124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, visit
the
firm's Web site, or
email the firm.
To see this recall, please visit
CPSC's web site
Pictures of the recalled products are included for easy identification:
For more information on the hazard of lead, please
visit our Healthy
Environments Section.
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