Children's Pencil Pouches Recalled by Raymond Geddes & Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-11-21 · 08096
Hazards
The paint on the pencil pouches' zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Recall
Number
08096
Date
2007-11-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Children's Pencil Pouches
Companies
Retailer(s)
School supply distributors in schools nationwide from September 1997 through October 2007 for between 50 cents and $2.
Distributor(s)
Raymond Geddes & Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recall includes "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches and "Bear Pencil Pouches." The "Stuff Keepers" pencil pouches are clear vinyl, measure 9 inches by 6 inches, and have a green, orange, pink or blue-colored zipper. Style number 63525 is printed on the packaging. The "Bear Pencil Pouches" have soft fabric with a stuffed bear face, and measure 9 inches by 3 inches. Style number 67221 is printed on the packaging.