The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09729·Announced 2009-03-18

Montessori N' Such Recalls Metal Containers Due to Lead Paint Violation

Montessori N' Such is recalling about 1,000 metal vases, pails, and other containers used in instructional kits because their surface paints contain excessive levels of lead.

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) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Montessori N' Such is recalling approximately 1,000 metal containers, including vases, basins, watering cans, and pails, that are used in instructional kits for classrooms. The recall is due to surface paints on the products containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

The affected items were sold by Montessori N' Such through its catalog and website to schools and individuals nationwide from July 2006 through January 2009 for between $2.50 and $7 per item. The recall includes specific colors and item numbers, such as 8-inch vases in green and yellow, 5-1/2-inch basins in green and yellow, and various pails in yellow, orange, and green. These items were also sold in specific kits with listed numbers.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Montessori N' Such for a free replacement or refund. All known purchasers have been contacted. For additional information, consumers can call (800) 287-1985 between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Various containers used in instructional kits
Manufacturer
Montessori N' Such, of Sterling, Va.
Category
Consumer Product — Educational Materials
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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