The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09248·Announced 2009-06-18

JGR Copa Recalls 18-Inch Kick Body Boards for Lead Paint Violation

JGR Copa is recalling 18-inch Kick Body Boards because the green surface coating contains excessive 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.

Plain-English summary

JGR Copa LLC is recalling approximately 900 units of 18-inch Kick Body Boards. The recall is due to the green surface coating of the screened logo "Big Lizard™ body boards" on the underside of the boards, which contains excessive levels of lead in violation of the federal lead paint standard.

The recalled boards feature various designs on the front, including peace signs, white hibiscus, or yellow smiley faces. A green lizard and "Big Lizard™ body boards" are printed on the underside in green. The boards were manufactured in China and sold by JGR Copa LLC, of Hollywood, Fla., from January 2009 through May 2009 for about $4.

The boards were sold at Beachwear Outlet, Bargain Beachwear, Beach Village Inc., FJ Health & Beauty, Mor USA Inc., Shipwreck-Ocean Jewels, Walmart, and Wilcor International Inc. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should take the recalled body boards away from children immediately and return them to the place of purchase or contact JGR Copa for a full refund. For additional information, call JGR Copa at (800) 345-4408 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.jgrcopa.com.

The recalled product

Product
18" Kick Body Boards
Manufacturer
JGR Copa LLC, of Hollywood, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Sports & Recreation
Hazard
Affected units
900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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