The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10032·Announced 2009-11-05

MacPherson's Recalls Young Artist Easels Due to Lead Paint Violation

MacPherson's is recalling Young Artist Easels because the chalkboard surface contains high levels of lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.

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, a high-risk hazard for children, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

MacPherson's, of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling approximately 10,000 Young Artist Easels. The recall is due to the chalkboard surface coating containing high levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The easels feature a chalkboard surface on one side and a whiteboard surface on the other. The item number is AA13301 and the UPC number is 082435133010, which can be found on the original packaging.

The recalled easels were sold at art supply stores nationwide and online from July 2004 through June 2009 for about $75. The products were manufactured in China. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with the use of these easels.

Consumers should immediately take these recalled easels away from children. To receive a free replacement chalkboard panel, consumers should contact MacPherson's at (866) 319-5335 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.art-alternatives.com/recall, or send an email to [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Young Artist Easels
Manufacturer
MacPherson's, of Emeryville, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Arts & Crafts
Hazard
Affected units
10,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 082435133010

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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