The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08056·Announced 2007-10-31

SimplyFun Recalls Ribbit Board Games Due to Lead Exposure Risk

SimplyFun is recalling Ribbit board games because the frog-shaped wooden pieces contain excess lead. Consumers should remove the pieces and contact the company for a refund.

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 exposure) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

SimplyFun LLC is recalling approximately 1,500 Ribbit board games due to a risk of lead exposure. The recall involves the five frog-shaped wooden pieces used as pawns in the game, which are colored blue, red, green, yellow, and lavender. The surface paint on these wooden pieces contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The games were sold by SimplyFun independent consultants nationwide from March 2007 through October 2007 for about $18. The wooden pieces were manufactured in China. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately remove the five frog pieces from the game and discontinue using them. To obtain a refund or a set of five replacement frogs, consumers should contact SimplyFun toll-free at (877) 557-7767 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.simplyfun.com.

The recalled product

Product
Ribbit Board Games
Manufacturer
SimplyFun LLC, of Bellevue, Wash.
Category
Consumer Product — Board Games
Hazard
Affected units
1,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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