The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08553·Announced 2008-03-26

Educational Insights Recalls Ring Toss Games for Lead Paint Violation

Educational Insights is recalling approximately 130 Ring Toss Games because the paint on one peg contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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

Educational Insights of Vernon Hills, Illinois, is recalling about 130 Ring Toss Games. The recall is due to the paint on the yellow peg of the toy containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

The recalled games were sold at school supply stores nationwide from December 2007 through February 2008 for about $30. The product consists of three plastic blue rings and five 4-inch wooden pegs (four purple, one yellow) on a base made of two red wooden boards. The games were manufactured in Hong Kong.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the product and contact Educational Insights toll-free at (888) 591-9334 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.educationalinsights.com, or e-mail [email protected] to arrange for a store credit or refund.

The recalled product

Product
Ring Toss Games
Manufacturer
Educational Insights, of Vernon Hills, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
130

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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