RR Donnelley Recalls ESI-R Screening Materials Due to Lead Paint

Plain-English summary

RR Donnelley is recalling approximately 18,000 units of ESI-R Screening Materials. These educational materials are used by schools to assess young children and include 10 green wooden blocks, a plastic yellow car, an 8-foot white cloth ribbon, 10 printed cards, a red rubber ball, and a blue plastic button. The recall is necessary because the surface paint on the green wooden blocks contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

The materials were distributed nationwide to schools, examiners, and educators by Pearson Learning Group and Pearson Early Learning from January 2003 through November 2007. The items were sold for approximately $23 as part of a larger kit that cost about $120. The blocks were manufactured in China.

No injuries have been reported. Purchasers should immediately stop using the blocks. RR Donnelley is directly contacting purchasers and providing free replacement materials along with instructions for returning the recalled product. For more information, consumers can contact RR Donnelley toll-free at (888) 988-2940 or visit www.rrdonnelley.com/ESI-R-Recall.

The recalled product

Product

ESI-R Screening Materials

Manufacturer

RR Donnelley, of Chicago, Ill.

Category

Consumer Product — Educational Toys

Hazard

• lead-paint

Affected units

18,000

Distribution

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