The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08501·Announced 2007-10-11

Flaghouse Recalls Kidnastics Balance Beams Due to Lead Paint Violation

Flaghouse Inc. is recalling Kidnastics Balance Beams because the surface paint contains excessive lead levels, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.

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

Flaghouse Inc. is recalling approximately 2,400 Kidnastics Balance Beams due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The surface paint on the balance beams contains excessive levels of lead. The recalled product is a foam balance beam measuring 72 inches by 4 inches by 1/2 inch with a blue vinyl cover and a yellow Kidnastics logo printed on the top.

The balance beams were sold through various catalogs and Internet websites from January 2007 through September 2007 for about $13. The product was manufactured in Taiwan. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the balance beam and contact Flaghouse for a free replacement, a full refund, or credit toward the purchase of another product. For additional information, consumers can contact Flaghouse at (800) 793-7900 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.flaghouse.com.

The recalled product

Product
Kidnastics Balance Beams
Category
Consumer Product — Exercise Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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