Discount School Supply Recalls Paint Brushes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-11-21 · 08090
Hazards
Surface paint on the brush handles can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Recall
Number
08090
Date
2007-11-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Shaving Paint Brushes
Companies
Retailer(s)
Discount School Supply's catalog and Web site from May 2004 through August 2007 for about $5. The BioColor® kits were sold from May 2004 through June 2006 for about $60. The Colorations® kits were sold from July 2006 through August 2007 for about $60.
Importer(s)
Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recall involves a set of six "shaving-style" brushes, which are about 4 inches long. The brushes' handles are painted blue, purple, orange, yellow, lime green, and pink. The item number #SHVBRSH is printed on the product's packaging. Brush sets with handles in brown, dark blue, red, green, blue, and black are not included in this recall. The recalled brushes were also included with the "BioColor® Foam Paint Starter Kit" and "Colorations® Foam Paint Starter Kit."