Children's Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4196.
The recalled toy gardening tool hand rake has a wooden handle and a metal yellow bottom. "Backyard and beyond Garden Tools" is printed on the toy's tag which hangs from the toy's handle.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4196.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy gardening rake away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a replacement toy hand rake.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Various Home Improvement And Toy Stores Nationwide From June 2007 Through November 2007 For About $2.50. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4196.
For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts toll-free at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.backyard-beyond.com, or email the firm at productsafety@downeastconcepts.com
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Various Home Improvement And Toy Stores Nationwide From June 2007 Through November 2007 For About $2.50. Recall FAQ
Various Home Improvement And Toy Stores Nationwide From June 2007 Through November 2007 For About $2.50. is the subject of a toys recall: Children's Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard. The notice was published on February 5, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 400 units are potentially affected.