Milton Bradley Fibro-Clay School Art Compound Recalled for Asbestos
Milton Bradley is voluntarily recalling Fibro-Clay school art modeling compound because asbestos was found in the product. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves asbestos, a known carcinogen, which constitutes a significant injury risk (cancer) even without reported fatalities, aligning with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or high-risk hazards.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Milton Bradley Company are voluntarily recalling Milton Bradley's Fibro-Clay, a school art modeling compound used for paper mache. The recall was initiated after asbestos was identified in packages of the product. Milton Bradley manufactured Fibro-Clay from 1967 until 1975, stating that no asbestos has been used in the formula since 1972, though the quantity sold by its Educational Division was relatively small.
The CPSC is concerned that children in schools where Fibro-Clay is used might be exposed to airborne asbestos due to the product's powdered composition. Asbestos has been shown to cause cancer of the lung and other organs according to studies of workers and others exposed to the material. The Commission is conducting a nationwide sampling and testing program to ensure manufacturers have not resumed using asbestos in similar school art supplies.
Schools and consumers are advised to stop using Milton Bradley Fibro-Clay. The Commission recommends placing the product in a plastic bag, trying to disturb the product as little as possible, and cleaning any areas contacted by the Fibro-Clay with water. For further information, consumers may call the Milton Bradley Company or the CPSC's toll-free hotline.
The recalled product
- Product
- Milton Bradley's Fibro-Clay school art madeling compound
- Manufacturer
- Milton Bradley Company
- Category
- Consumer Product — Arts & Crafts
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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