The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08023·Announced 2007-10-11

J.C. Penney Recalls Deluxe Wood Art Sets for Lead Paint Violation

J.C. Penney is recalling Deluxe Wood Art Sets because the surface paint on the wooden boxes contains excessive lead levels, 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 in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

J.C. Penney is recalling approximately 19,000 Deluxe Wood Art Sets due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The recalled products consist of a wooden box with several pull-out trays containing 177 different art items, including paints and brushes. The surface paint on the outside of the wooden box contains excessive levels of lead.

The art sets were sold through the J.C. Penney catalog and website from September 2005 through August 2007 for about $40. The products were manufactured in Taiwan and Vietnam. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should take the recalled products away from young children immediately and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund. For further information, consumers can contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 or visit the company's website at www.jcp.com.

The recalled product

Product
Deluxe Wood Art Sets
Manufacturer
J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Arts & Crafts
Hazard
Affected units
19,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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