The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20098·Announced 2020-03-19

Grizzly Recalls Children's Tool Kits for Lead Violations and Safety Failures

Grizzly Industrial is recalling about 20,645 children's tool kits because some components contain excessive lead and fail toy safety requirements. 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 risk-of-harm product (lead exposure and safety non-compliance) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Grizzly Industrial Inc. is recalling approximately 20,645 Children's Tool Kits, including models H3044 and H5855, due to violations of federal lead content standards and toy safety requirements. The recalled kits were sold at Grizzly Industrial showrooms nationwide and online at grizzly.com and Amazon.com from September 2002 through November 2019 for about $20. An additional 100 units were sold in Canada.

The hazard involves the tool belt, hammer, and suspenders in model H3044, which contain excessive levels of lead. Additionally, the toy goggles and hard hats in the kits do not meet required toy safety standards. The source text states that no injuries have been reported in connection with these products.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tool kits and keep them away from children. Grizzly Industrial is contacting known purchasers directly to notify them of the recall. Consumers can contact Grizzly Industrial toll-free at 888-615-7944 or via email at [email protected] for instructions on returning the kits to receive a full refund, including return shipping.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Tool Kits
Manufacturer
Grizzly Industrial Inc., of Bellingham, Wash.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
20,645

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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