The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07299·Announced 2007-08-30

Toys R Us Recalls Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases Over Lead Paint

Toys R Us is recalling Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases because the packaging ink and some watercolor paint contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.

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 paint) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical hazards without confirmed illness.

Plain-English summary

Toys "R" Us Inc. is recalling approximately 27,000 Imaginarium brand 213-piece Wooden Coloring Cases. The recall is due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard, as the printed ink on the outer packaging and some of the black watercolor paint contain excessive levels of lead.

The affected product is a light tan wooden carrying case measuring about 14 inches high by 19 inches wide, which includes crayons, pastels, colored pencils, fiber pens, a paintbrush, pencil, watercolors, palette, white paint, ruler, and pencil sharpener. The cases were sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and on toysrus.com from October 2006 through August 2007 for about $20. The products were manufactured in China.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store credit. For more information, consumers can contact Toys "R" Us at (800) TOYSRUS/869-7787 or visit www.toysrus.com.

The recalled product

Product
Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases
Manufacturer
Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
27,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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