The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08541·Announced 2008-01-31

RR Donnelley Recalls Classroom Reading and Math Aids for Lead Paint Violation

RR Donnelley is recalling 185,000 classroom reading and math aids because surface paint contains excessive 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 risk-of-harm product (lead paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

RR Donnelley, of Chicago, Ill., is recalling approximately 185,000 classroom reading and math aids due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The surface paint on these products contains excessive levels of lead. The recalled items include magnetic dry-erase boards, student crowns, puppet thinking crowns, angled rulers, magnetic number lines, target mats, double nine dominos, and measuring tapes.

The products were sold to schools nationwide from July 2003 through October 2007 by SRA, Wright Group, and Glencoe. The items are intended for classroom use and feature specific item numbers printed on their packaging. The products were manufactured in China.

No injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled products. Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children. RR Donnelley is directly contacting schools that purchased the aids. For additional information, consumers can contact RR Donnelley toll-free at (888) 240-2730 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.mhcares.com.

The recalled product

Product
Reading and Math Aids
Manufacturer
RR Donnelley, of Chicago, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Educational Materials
Hazard
Affected units
185,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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