Official recall notice
Children's Picnic Sets Recalled by Mervyn's
- Recall date
- 2000-06-01
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 1,200
Why it was recalled
Hazard
The paint on the bag contains high levels of lead that violates the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavior problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Recommended action
What to do
Stop using these bags immediately and return them to any Mervyn's store for a full refund.
Product description
The children's plastic picnic sets are contained in clear bags. The clear bag reads "AUSTRALIA" in multicolored lettering, "Down Under" in blue lettering, and has an illustration of a koala bear face. The bag has a pink strap and piping. The picnic set inside the bag consists of four blue cups; four light blue bowls; four small, purple plates; four red plates with the bear illustration; and a set of cutlery.
Reported incidents
None reported.