PJ Toys Recalls Lead-Painted Children's Furniture Sold at Target

Plain-English summary

PJ Toys, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling about 8,300 units of children's furniture sold at Target stores. The recalled items, which feature circus or princess themes, include various coat trees, stools, mirrors, shelves, and rocking chairs. The recall was initiated because some of the paint on the furniture contains lead, which is toxic if ingested by children and violates the Consumer Product Safety Act.

The furniture was sold nationwide at Target stores from April 1998 through July 1998 for prices ranging from approximately $15 to $80. Specific item numbers for the recalled products are listed on the original packaging. CPSC and PJ Toys are not aware of any illnesses or injuries involving this furniture, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of illness or injury.

Consumers should immediately take these items away from young children and return them to any Target store for a refund. For more information, consumers can call PJ Toys at (800) 935-5060 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday, or write to PJ Toys at 230 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10001.

The recalled product

Product

Banana Coat Tree childrens' furniture

Manufacturer

Target

Category

Consumer Product — Children's Furniture

Hazard

• lead-exposure

Distribution

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