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Destiny · 08-30-2007

The printed ink on the outer packaging of the Imaginarium colouring kit contains lead, and some of the black watercolour paint contains excessive levels of lead, says the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

(full story borrowed from windsorstar.com)

Published: Thursday, August 30, 2007
NEW YORK -- Toys "R" Us Inc is recalling about 27,000 Imaginarium wooden colouring cases that were made in China because they violate federal lead paint standards.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which announced the recall on Thursday, said the 213-piece colouring cases were sold at the toy retailer's stores and on its Web site from October 2006 through August 2007 for about $20.
The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead, and some of the black watercolour paint contains excessive levels of lead, the agency said.

The spate of recalls has sparked concern over the quality of products made in China, and the U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee on commerce, trade and consumer protection will also hold a September 19 hearing on how to protect U.S. children from toys, jewelry and other imported products containing lead paint.
The CPSC said no injuries were reported from the Imaginarium colouring cases, and consumers should return them to Toys "R" Us for store credit.
Toys "R" Us is owned by a consortium that includes Bain Capital Partners LLC, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co and Vornado Realty Trust.

Guardian · 08-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destiny

The spate of recalls has sparked concern over the quality of products made in China...

Funny they should say that cause we all know EVERYTHING is made in china.

Destiny · 08-30-2007

lol... my son has a stuffed dog he carries around with him every where, named "Made in China"..lol

Guardian · 08-30-2007

ahh the joys of being a child. I sooo miss that.

08-30-2007	#1
Destiny Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5,480 Threads: 2482 Thanks: 2,489 Thanked 4,931 Times in 1,825 Posts	Toys "R" Us recalls China-made wood colouring cases The printed ink on the outer packaging of the Imaginarium colouring kit contains lead, and some of the black watercolour paint contains excessive levels of lead, says the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. (full story borrowed from windsorstar.com) Published: Thursday, August 30, 2007 NEW YORK -- Toys "R" Us Inc is recalling about 27,000 Imaginarium wooden colouring cases that were made in China because they violate federal lead paint standards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which announced the recall on Thursday, said the 213-piece colouring cases were sold at the toy retailer's stores and on its Web site from October 2006 through August 2007 for about $20. The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead, and some of the black watercolour paint contains excessive levels of lead, the agency said. The spate of recalls has sparked concern over the quality of products made in China, and the U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee on commerce, trade and consumer protection will also hold a September 19 hearing on how to protect U.S. children from toys, jewelry and other imported products containing lead paint. The CPSC said no injuries were reported from the Imaginarium colouring cases, and consumers should return them to Toys "R" Us for store credit. Toys "R" Us is owned by a consortium that includes Bain Capital Partners LLC, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co and Vornado Realty Trust. __________________ Free Gift Cards: http://www.mysearchbonus.com/?p=join...875da360460908

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Destiny Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5,480 Threads: 2482 Thanks: 2,489 Thanked 4,931 Times in 1,825 Posts	lol... my son has a stuffed dog he carries around with him every where, named "Made in China"..lol __________________ Free Gift Cards: http://www.mysearchbonus.com/?p=join...875da360460908

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Guardian Wise Beaver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,031 Threads: 48 Thanks: 122 Thanked 139 Times in 115 Posts	ahh the joys of being a child. I sooo miss that.