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Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

  • Recalled Art Easels
Name of Product:
Young Artist Easels
Hazard:

The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
November 05, 2009
Units:

About 10,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact MacPherson's at (866) 319-5335 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.art-alternatives.com/recall or send email to recall@macphersonart.com.

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Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves a children's art easel which has a chalkboard surface on one side and a white board surface on the other side. The item number is AA13301 and the UPC number is 082435133010 which can be found on the original packaging.

Remedy:

Consumer should immediately take these recalled easels away from children and contact the firm to receive a free replacement chalkboard panel.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Art supply stores nationwide and online from July 2004 through June 2009 for about $75.
Manufacturer(s):
MacPherson's, of Emeryville, Calif.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
10-032

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