J.C. Penney Deluxe Wood Art Sets

Description: J.C. Penney Recalls Deluxe Art Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2007 Release #08-023 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 333-6063 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 J.C. Penney Recalls Deluxe 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: Deluxe Wood Art Sets Units: About 19,000 Importer: J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas Hazard: Surface paint on the outside of the wooden box contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled art set consists of a wooden box with several pull-out trays containing 177 different art items, including paints and brushes. Sold through: The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from September 2005 through August 2007 for about $40. Manufactured in: Taiwan and Vietnam Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled products away from young children immediately and return it to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For further information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.jcp.com [Learn More]