Discount School Supply Recalls Giant Measuring Chart for Lead Paint Violation
Discount School Supply is recalling about 13,000 Giant Measuring Charts because the paint contains excess lead, 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 violation of the federal lead paint standard, which presents a risk of harm, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif., is recalling approximately 13,000 Giant Measuring Charts. The product is a giant yellow ruler-shaped plastic chart used to measure a child's growth, featuring a picture of a bean stalk painted on it from top to bottom.
The recall was initiated because the paint on the chart contains excess levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The charts were sold through Discount School Supply catalogs and the company's website from August 2000 through August 2007 for about $10 each. The manufacturer is located in Monterey, California, and the product was manufactured in China.
No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should stop using the chart immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund. For more information, consumers can call (800) 919-5242 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit www.discountschoolsupply.com, or email [email protected].
The recalled product
- Product
- Giant Measuring Chart
- Manufacturer
- Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 13,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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