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RR Donnelley Recalls Educational Assessment Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Pearson Distributes To Schools, Examiners, And Educators Nationwide Via Sales Representatives, Catalogs, And The Firms' Web Sites Www.pearsonschool.com And Www.pearsonlearning.com, From January 2003 Through November 2007 For About $23. The Materials Are Part Of A Larger Esi-r Kit That Sold For About $120. recall product photo 1Pearson Distributes To Schools, Examiners, And Educators Nationwide Via Sales Representatives, Catalogs, And The Firms' Web Sites Www.pearsonschool.com And Www.pearsonlearning.com, From January 2003 Through November 2007 For About $23. The Materials Are Part Of A Larger Esi-r Kit That Sold For About $120. recall product photo 2

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4561.

The green wooden blocks are part of the ESI-R Screening Materials, educational materials used by schools to assess young children. The items include 10 green wooden blocks, a plastic yellow car, an 8-ft. white cloth ribbon, 10 black and white printed cards with shapes, a red rubber ball, and a blue plastic button.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4561.

Purchasers should immediately stop using the blocks in the ESI-R Screening Materials. RR Donnelley will provide free replacement materials and instructions for returning the recalled product. RR Donnelley is directly contacting purchasers and posting information on its Web site.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Pearson Distributes To Schools, Examiners, And Educators Nationwide Via Sales Representatives, Catalogs, And The Firms' Web Sites Www.pearsonschool.com And Www.pearsonlearning.com, From January 2003 Through November 2007 For About $23. The Materials Are Part Of A Larger Esi-r Kit That Sold For About $120. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. 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-4561.

For additional information, contact RR Donnelley toll-free at (888) 988-2940 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rrdonnelley.com/ESI-R-Recall

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Pearson Distributes To Schools, Examiners, And Educators Nationwide Via Sales Representatives, Catalogs, And The Firms' Web Sites Www.pearsonschool.com And Www.pearsonlearning.com, From January 2003 Through November 2007 For About $23. The Materials Are Part Of A Larger Esi-r Kit That Sold For About $120. Recall FAQ

Pearson Distributes To Schools, Examiners, And Educators Nationwide Via Sales Representatives, Catalogs, And The Firms' Web Sites Www.pearsonschool.com And Www.pearsonlearning.com, From January 2003 Through November 2007 For About $23. The Materials Are Part Of A Larger Esi-r Kit That Sold For About $120. is the subject of a consumer products recall: RR Donnelley Recalls Educational Assessment Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. The notice was published on January 24, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 18,000 units are potentially affected.