Cranium Cadoo Board Games

Description: Cranium Cadoo Board Games Recalled 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 January 17, 2008 Release #08-169 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 272-6486 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Cranium Cadoo Board Games Recalled 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: Cranium Cadoo Board Games Units: About 38,000 Importer: Cranium Inc., of Seattle, Wash. Hazard: The surface paint on the die contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: Only the die found in Cranium Cadoo board games with lot numbers 2007195 through 2007244 are included in the recall. The Cranium Cadoo game is packaged in a square cardboard box with an orange background. The seven digit lot number is printed under the plastic tray on the bottom half of the box. Sold at: Fred Meyer, Kmart, Shopko, Wal-Mart and specialty game stores nationwide between October 2007 through January 2008 for about $20. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately dispose of the die and contact Cranium Inc. to receive a free replacement die. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cranium Inc. at (877) 272-6486 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.cranium.com [Learn More]