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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 01096c

Ti-dee Helper children's broom

Published January 30, 2026 · Recall initiated: February 26, 2001

What's the hazard

The paint on the handles of these brooms contain high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys and other children's products containing high levels of lead. Young children could ingest lead from the broom handles, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.

What to do

Consumers should take these brooms away from children immediately, and return the brooms to the store where purchased for a refund.

Recall details

Brand
EMSCO Inc., of Girard, Pa.
Distributor
Toy, discount and grocery stores sold these brooms, from April 2000 through February 2001, for about $9.
Country
US
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