| October 11, 2007 Alert #08-501 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Kidnastics Balance Beams
Units: About 2,400
Distributor: Flaghouse Inc., of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J.
Hazard: Surface paint on the balance beam contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves a foam balance beam measuring 72-inches x 4-inches x 1/2-inch with a blue vinyl cover. A yellow Kidnastics logo is printed on the top of the beam.
Sold at: Various catalogs and Internet Web sites from January 2007 through September 2007 for about $13.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the beam and contact Flaghouse for a free replacement, a full refund, or credit toward the purchase of another product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Flaghouse at (800) 793-7900 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.flaghouse.com
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