The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08546·Announced 2008-02-22

Riverside Publishing Recalls Children's Memory Testing Cards for Lead Paint Violation

Riverside Publishing is recalling about 5,300 children's memory testing cards because the surface paint contains excessive levels of 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 in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Riverside Publishing is recalling the Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test-Symbolic Memory Cards. These cards are part of an educational kit used to test children's physical and mental abilities. The recall involves approximately 5,300 units that were sold nationwide to testing facilities and administrators from January 2003 through November 2007 for about $550. The cards are white with green figures and measure 1 ½ inches by 1 ½ inches. They were sold as part of a kit (model number 922782) or in packages of 10 cards (model number 922775).

The recall is due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard, as the surface paint on the cards contains excessive levels of lead. The cards were manufactured in China. No injuries have been reported in connection with the use of these products.

Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled memory cards and return them to Riverside Publishing for free replacement cards. The company is contacting purchasers directly. For additional information, consumers can contact Riverside Publishing at (800) 323-9540 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit www.riverpub.com.

The recalled product

Product
Memory Testing Cards (sold as part of educational testing kits)
Category
Consumer Product — Educational Materials
Hazard
Affected units
5,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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