CPSC Recalls For 25th January 2008

Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas Tree Shops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Christmas Tree Shops, of South Yarmouth, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 15,000 Big Wooden Blocks and Jumbo Wooden Train Sets. Surface paint on some pieces of the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Brian Smith Recalls Serene Float Tanks Due to Electrocution Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Brian Smith, dba Serene Float Tanks, of Lakewood, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 5 Serene Float Tanks. Electrical components in the float tank are not grounded, which can prevent the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) from tripping when needed, posing an electrocution hazard to consumers.

RR Donnelley Recalls Educational Assessment Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), RR Donnelley, of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 sets of ESI-R Screening Materials. Surface paint on the green wooden blocks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

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