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The Gift Wrap Company Recalls Hanging Photo Frames 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: Hanging Photo Frames

Hazard: Surface paint on the photo frames contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Description: This recall involves 4-inch by 6-inch hanging picture frames.  The wooden frames are white with decorations in different colors and with a coordinating ribbon attached at the top.

Sold at: Babies R Us stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $10.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using this photo frame and contact The Gift Wrap Company for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Gift Wrap Company at (800) 443-4429 or visit the company'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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