G.A. Gertmen: Toy Story 3 Bowling Game pins with batch JA 148 contain lead paint exceeding federal limits. Stop using immediately for replacement.
The red paint used on some bowling pins has been measured to be in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
G.A. Gertmenian and Sons is recalling Toy Story 3 Bowling Game pins with batch marking JA 148 due to lead paint levels exceeding federal safety standards. This poses a risk of lead poisoning, especially for young children who may put the pins in their mouths.
The red paint on some bowling pins contains lead levels above the legal limit of 90 ppm. Lead poisoning can cause serious health issues, particularly in young children who might put the pins in their mouths.
Parents and caregivers of children under 6 years old who use the bowling pins are most at risk due to lead poisoning potential. The recall affects specific batch numbers of the Toy Story 3 Bowling Game product.
Check for batch marking JA 148 on the bottom front of the packaging or on the tag attached to the rug. The product includes six white plastic pins with two red stripes, one black ball, and a 68-inch x 26-inch rug with Buzz Lightyear.
Remove the bowling pins from use immediately to avoid lead exposure.
Reach out to G.A. Gertmenian and Sons for a free replacement set of bowling pins.
Consumers should stop using the bowling pins immediately and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement set.
The batch marking JA 148 appears on the bottom front of the packaging and on the tag attached to the rug.
Look for six white plastic bowling pins with two red stripes on the necks, one black ball, and a 68-inch x 26-inch rug with Buzz Lightyear.
The hazard is lead paint exceeding federal limits, which can cause lead poisoning, especially for young children.
We’ve drafted a message you can send G.A. Gertmenian and Sons to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 671 — G.A. Gertmenian and Sons Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Hello, I own a Toy Story 3 Bowling Game that is covered by recall 671 from G.A. Gertmenian and Sons. The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using the bowling pins immediately and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement set. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
