The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10731·Announced 2010-04-28

Discount School Supply Recalls Double Egg Shakers for Lead Paint Violation

Discount School Supply is recalling Double Egg Shakers because the red eggs contain excessive lead paint. Consumers should keep them away from children and contact the company for a credit.

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, which poses a risk of harm (lead poisoning) to children, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif., is recalling Double Egg Shakers sold in packages of two. The recall involves approximately 3,000 units sold at Discount School Supply stores nationwide from April 2009 through December 2009 for about $3. The products were manufactured in Taiwan. The package features the words "Double Eggs" and "Breeded to produce great sound."

The recall was issued because the surface paint on the red eggs contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Only the red eggs are subject to this violation. No injuries have been reported in connection with these products.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled eggs away from children. To obtain a purchase credit, consumers should contact Discount School Supply at (800) 606-3807 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.discountschoolsupply.com.

The recalled product

Product
Double Egg Shakers
Manufacturer
Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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