Educational Insights Ring Toss Games

Description: Educational Insights Recalls Ring Toss Games Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 March 26, 2008 Alert #08-553 Educational Insights Recalls Ring Toss Games 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: Ring Toss Games Units: About 130 Importer: Educational Insights, of Vernon Hills, Ill. Hazard: The paint on the yellow peg of the toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled ring toss game has three plastic blue rings and five 4-inch wooden pegs. Four of the five pegs are purple and one is yellow. The base of the game is made of two red wooden boards that form an “X” when assembled. Sold to: School supply stores nationwide from December 2007 through February 2008 for about $30. Manufactured in: Hong Kong Remedy: All purchasers have been contacted and requested to return the games for a store credit or refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Educational Insights toll-free at (888) 591-9334 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.educationalinsights.com, or e-mail the firm at [email protected] [Learn More]