Let's Start™ Numbers and "Optical Illusions Lab" educational kits
Published July 10, 2001
Summary
CPSC records recall 01193, published July 10, 2001. Recalling firm: Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif.; Reported units: About 160,000.
What's the hazard
The red painted numbers on the acetate stencil sheet included in the "Let's Start™" kit contain lead; and the gold paint bearing the words "Kasy's Extrafine" on the black pen included in the "Optical Illusions" kit has lead.
What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the stencil sheets and pens from the activity kits and discard them. Customers should call Advantage Publishers Group to order a replacement piece.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif.
- Manufacturer
- Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif.
- Distributor
- Retail stores, national book chains, wholesalers and distributors, and membership warehouse clubs nationwide sold the educational kits, from February 1999 through May 2001, for between $13 and $20.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Let's Start™ Numbers and "Optical Illusions Lab" educational kits recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 01193 on July 10, 2001. Reported hazard: The red painted numbers on the acetate stencil sheet included in the "Let's Start™" kit contain lead; and the gold paint bearing the words "Kasy's Extrafine" on the black pen included in the "Optical Illusions" kit has lead.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately remove the stencil sheets and pens from the activity kits and discard them. Customers should call Advantage Publishers Group to order a replacement piece.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif..