The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11217·Announced 2011-05-05

Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Recalled for Lead Paint Violation

G.A. Gertmenian and Sons is recalling Toy Story 3 Bowling Games because the red paint on some pins exceeds federal lead limits. 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, which poses a risk of harm, but the source explicitly states that no incidents or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

G.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC is recalling the Toy Story 3 Bowling Game due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The red paint used on some of the bowling pins has been measured to be in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm. The recalled item includes six white plastic bowling pins with two red stripes painted on the necks, one black plastic ball, and a 68-inch by 26-inch nylon game rug featuring the character Buzz Lightyear.

The recall affects approximately 600 units sold at Walmart Stores in the U.S. between September 1, 2010, and September 25, 2010, for about $18. The specific batch marking JA 148 appears on the bottom front of the packaging just above the bar code and on the tag attached to the rug. The product was manufactured in China.

G.A. Gertmenian and Sons has received no reports of incidents or injuries related to this product. Consumers should stop using the bowling pins immediately and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement set. For additional information, consumers can contact G.A. Gertmenian and Sons LLC toll-free at (888) 224-4181 between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm PT Monday through Friday, or email [email protected] for instructions on receiving replacement bowling pins.

The recalled product

Product
Toy Story 3 Bowling Game
Manufacturer
G.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC, of Los Angeles
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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