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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.



