The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08283·Announced 2008-05-22

Yellow Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled for Lead Paint Violation

Early Childhood Resources is recalling yellow Sure Grip paint brushes because the handle paint contains 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 violation of the federal lead paint standard, which is a high-risk hazard. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Early Childhood Resources LLC is recalling approximately 900 yellow Sure Grip paint brushes. The recall is due to the surface paint on the handle containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The brushes were sold in multi-color packages of four, but only the yellow brushes are included in this recall. The products feature a rounded cylinder body with tan bristle tips and measure about 4 inches in height.

The recalled paint brushes were sold by Early Childhood Resources distributors, including teacher supply stores nationwide, from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $4 each. The products were manufactured in China. No injuries have been reported in connection with the use of these paint brushes.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paint brushes. To receive a free replacement product, consumers should contact Early Childhood Resources at (888) 227-9028 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the company's website at www.ecr4kids.com.

The recalled product

Product
Yellow Sure Grip Paint Brushes
Manufacturer
Early Childhood Resources LLC, of Mt. Laurel, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Art Supplies
Hazard
Affected units
900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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