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SimplyFun Recalls Ribbit Board Games Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Reported: October 31, 2007 Initiated: October 31, 2007 #08056

Product Description

This recall involves SimplyFun Ribbit board games. The games are sold with five frog-shaped wooden pieces that act as pawns for movement. The wooden pieces are blue, red, green, yellow and lavender in color.

Reason for Recall

Surface paint on the five frog-shaped wooden pieces contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the five frog pieces from the game and discontinue using them. Consumers should contact SimplyFun for a refund or a set of five replacement frogs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves SimplyFun Ribbit board games. The games are sold with five frog-shaped wooden pieces that act as pawns for movement. The wooden pieces are blue, red, green, yellow and lavender in color.. Units affected: About 1,500.
Why was this product recalled?
Surface paint on the five frog-shaped wooden pieces contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately remove the five frog pieces from the game and discontinue using them. Consumers should contact SimplyFun for a refund or a set of five replacement frogs.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 31, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08056.