The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10095·Announced 2009-12-30

Kendama Wooden Skill Toys Recalled for Lead Paint Violation

Kendamaspot is recalling Oozora and Shin-Fuji wooden skill toys because the surface paint 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 in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kendamaspot LLC is recalling approximately 300 Oozora and Shin-Fuji Kendama Japanese wooden skill toys. The recall is due to the surface paint coating on the balls containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The recalled toys feature a ball connected by a string to a handle with three cups and a spike on top, and include a Japanese Kendama Association sticker. Specifically, the red and green balls on the Oozora model and only the red balls on the Shin Fuji model are included in this recall.

These toys were sold through Kendamaspot's website and at cultural festivals in Washington State from July 2008 through April 2009 for approximately $20 each. The toys were manufactured in Japan.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Kendamaspot to receive a free replacement ball. For additional information, consumers can contact Kendamaspot toll-free at (866) 903-7795 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.kendamaspot.com.

The recalled product

Product
Wooden Skill Ball Toys
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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