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Product Recall Number: 08-005

Why was Baby Einstein Discover & Play Color Blocks recalled?

Surface paint on the blue block contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Baby Einstein Discover & Play Color Blocks
Here's product recall specific data for Baby Einstein Discover & Play Color Blocks.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-005

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-10-03

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Baby Einstein Discover & Play Color Blocks

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 35,000 Baby Einstein Discover & Play Color Blocks. Surface paint on the blue block contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Baby Einstein Discover & Play Color BlocksUnits: About 35,000Distributor: Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.Hazard: Surface paint on the blue block contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recall involves the blue block included with the Baby Einstein Discover & Play Color Blocks, Model 30726 and Model 30881. The blocks are made of soft textures and come in different colors. Only date codes of GE7, GF7, and GG7 are included in this recall. The model number and date code are printed on the labels affixed to the green-colored block.Sold at: Various retailers and specialty stores nationwide from June 2007 through September 2007 for between $10 and $13.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take the recalled blue block away from children immediately and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement of the affected block.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kids II toll-free at (866) 203-6788 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kidsii.com.

  • Hazard Description: Surface paint on the blue block contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 35,000

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled blue block away from children immediately and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement of the affected block.

  • Sold At: Various retailers and specialty stores nationwide from June 2007 through September 2007 for between $10 and $13.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed