Product Recall Number: 14-734
Why was Magnetic Color Sorting Board recalled?
The magnet in the wand can detach and the plywood backing can crack and release small metal balls that are sandwiched between the board and a clear plastic cover. These pose choking and serious internal injury risks associated with ingestion of a magnet and metal ball. The surface paint on the metal balls contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint standard.
Product Recall Number: 14-734
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-05-07
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Magnetic Color Sorting Board
Description: This recall involves Excellerations magnetic color sorting boards with cupcake cut-outs. The magnet in the wand can detach and the backing can crack and release the small metal balls. The paint on the balls also contain excessive levels of lead.
Hazard Description: The magnet in the wand can detach and the plywood backing can crack and release small metal balls that are sandwiched between the board and a clear plastic cover. These pose choking and serious internal injury risks associated with ingestion of a magnet and metal ball. The surface paint on the metal balls contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint standard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 3,700
Incidents: Discount School Supply has received six reports of the plywood backing cracking and making the small metal balls accessible to children, and two reports of the magnet detaching from the wand. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled board, put it out of their reach and sight, and contact the company for a full refund.
Sold At: Discountschoolsupply.com from January 2013 through March 2014 for about $36.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed