Discount School Supply Giant Grow Measuring Chart

Description: Discount School Supply Recalls Measuring Chart Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 December 19, 2007 Alert #08-528 Discount School Supply Recalls Measuring Chart Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. 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: Giant Measuring Chart Units: About 13,000 Manufacturer: Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif. Hazard: The paint on the grow chart contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The Giant Grow Chart measures a child’s growth with a giant yellow ruler-shaped plastic chart. The grow chart also has a picture of a bean stalk painted on it from top to bottom. Sold by: Discount School Supply catalogs and the company’s Web site from August 2000 through August 2007 for about $10. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the chart immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund. Consumer Contact: For more additional information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 919-5242 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firm’s Web site at www.discountschoolsupply.com or email at [email protected] [Learn More]