FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2007 Release #08-021 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 296-2721 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Recalls Travel Art Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Princess Magnetic Travel Art Set Lap Desks
Units: About 7,800
Importer: CBOCS Distribution, Inc., of Lebanon, Tenn.
Hazard: The surface paint on the zipper pull of the lap desk contains lead in excess of the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled Travel Art Set Lap Desk is a zippered case that opens into a lap desk with markers, crayons, and magnetic pieces. The lap desk is 10 3/4-inches wide and is pink colored. "Made in China" and item number 266822 are printed on a sticker located on the product's packaging.
Sold at: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations nationwide from April 2007 through August 2007 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these art sets immediately, and contact the firm or return the product to any Cracker Barrel location for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cracker Barrel toll-free at (888) 296-2721 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.crackerbarrel.com
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