The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08599·Announced 2008-08-12

Chelsea & Scott Recalls Children's Board Skirts for Lead Paint Violation

Chelsea & Scott Ltd. is recalling Sun Smarties children's board skirts because the paint on the grommets 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 violation of the federal lead paint standard on a children's product, which presents a risk of harm (lead exposure) even though no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Chelsea & Scott Ltd. is recalling approximately 600 Sun Smarties children's board skirts due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The paint on the grommets of the skirts contains an excess level of lead. The recalled skirts are peach microfiber with an embroidered flower accent and back pocket, featuring six grommets (four on the front waistband and two on the back pocket). Item number 13926 HIBI is printed on the care label inside the back of the waistband.

The skirts were sold in girls' sizes 12 months to 4T. They were sold at www.onestepahead.com from May 1, 2008, through May 9, 2008, for about $15. The product was manufactured in China.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take these skirts away from young children and return them to Chelsea & Scott Ltd. to receive a replacement skirt or refund. A postage-paid envelope will be sent to consumers. For additional information, contact Chelsea & Scott Ltd. toll-free at (866) 271-4536 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.onestepahead.com.

The recalled product

Product
Sun Smarties™ Children's Board Skirts
Manufacturer
Chelsea & Scott Ltd., of Lake Bluff, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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