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Robbie Ducky™Watering Cans Recalled
Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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: Robbie Ducky™ Kids Watering Cans Units: About 6,000 Importer: Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio Hazard: The beak of the watering can contains lead in the
paint, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on
children's toys. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can
cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled Robbie Ducky™ Kids Watering Can is
yellow with an orange beak and is about 10 inches high by 6 inches wide.
"Robbie Ducky™ Garden Collection Duck Watering Can" is printed on a
sticker on the bottom of the watering can. Sold exclusively at: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide
from February 2007 through August 2007 for about $10. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the watering can
away from children and return it to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store
for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jo-Ann
Stores Inc. toll-free at (888) 739-4120 ext. 7 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
ET Monday through Friday, click here to
email the firm or
visit the firm’s Web site.
August 31, 2007
For more information on the hazard of lead, please visit our
Healthy
Environments Section.
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