The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08537·Announced 2008-01-16

Discount School Supply Recalls Tic Tac Turtle Toss Play Mats

Discount School Supply is recalling Tic Tac Turtle Toss play mats because the paint contains excess 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 risk-of-harm product (lead paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Discount School Supply is recalling approximately 60 Tic Tac Turtle Toss play mats. The recall is due to the paint on the mats containing excess levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The affected products are 50-inch vinyl/polyester play mats that are double-sided, featuring a number design on one side and a turtle design on the other. The mats are yellow with red, blue, green, and black painted designs and include the Discount School Supply name and logo in the corner.

The mats were sold through Discount School Supply catalogs and the company's website from June 2007 through September 2007 for about $40. The manufacturer is Discount School Supply, located in Monterey, California, and the products were manufactured in Taiwan. No injuries have been reported in connection with these mats.

Consumers should stop using the mat immediately. To receive a credit or refund, consumers should contact Discount School Supply at (800) 993-3603 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the company's website at www.discountschoolsupply.com, or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Tic Tac Turtle Toss Mats
Manufacturer
Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys & Games
Hazard
Affected units
60

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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