The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07173·Announced 2007-05-02

Target Recalls Anima Bamboo Collection Games Due to Lead Paint Hazard

Target is recalling Anima-Bamboo Collection Games because the bamboo pieces may contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Target is recalling Anima-Bamboo Collection Games due to a lead poisoning hazard. The games contain 38 bamboo pads, four ghosts, and one die. The product's packaging is an orange box with the words "Anima" and "BAMBOO Collection Games" printed on each side.

The bamboo game sets could contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The games were sold at Target stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for $10. About 5,000 units were distributed. Consumers should immediately take the game away from children and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund, including applicable sales tax. For additional information, call Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.target.com.

The recalled product

Product
Anima-Bamboo Collection Games
Manufacturer
HaPe International Ltd., of Ningbo, China
Category
Consumer Product — Toys & Games
Hazard
Affected units
5,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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