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Dixon Ticonderoga Recalls Creativity Street Foam Pattern Rollers Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
The CPSC record for this recall reports no injuries. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the recall remedy.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24221
Dixon Ticonderoga Recalls Creativity Street Foam Pattern Rollers Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
Dixon Ticonderoga Company, of Appleton, Wisconsin · Creativity Street Foam Pattern Rollers
Product Description
This recall involves Creativity Street Foam Pattern Rollers with model PAC5170, which are intended for children to use when painting. Lot codes "02142080423" and "02142230523" are included in the recall and are printed on the back of the packaging. The foam pattern rollers come in four assorted patterns, with yellow, green, blue, and red handles.
Hazard
The recalled foam pattern rollers are intended for children and contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban in the rollers' handles. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled foam pattern rollers and take them away from children. Contact Dixon Ticonderoga to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled product. When the foam pattern rollers are received, consumers will receive a full refund. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm or retailer.
Refund
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of Creativity Street Foam Pattern Rollers on May 2, 2024. The recalled foam pattern rollers are intended for children and contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban in the rollers' handles. This recall covers about 2,880 units (In addition, 24 in Canada) and was initiated by Dixon Ticonderoga Company, of Appleton, Wisconsin. The CPSC’s incident record for this recall states that no injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the product and obtain a full refund. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.
This recall appears in: Choking & Small-Parts Hazards.
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