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BSN SPORTS Recalls Rubber Critter Toys Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Ban (Recall Alert)

Reported: August 29, 2018 Initiated: August 29, 2018 #18763

Product Description

This recall involves all rubber critter toys sold in various colors and animal shapes including octopus, alligators, chickens, frogs, pigs, penguins and cows. The toys are primarily used to play physical education tossing games. They were sold individually and in sets ranging from two to 24 rubber critters.

Reason for Recall

The orange and yellow surface paint on the rubber critter toys contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled rubber critter toys away from children and contact BSN SPORTS for a merchandise credit. BSN SPORTS is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Details

Units Affected
About 31,200
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/BSN-SPORTS-Recalls-Rubber-Critter-Toys-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Paint-Ban-Recall-Alert

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves all rubber critter toys sold in various colors and animal shapes including octopus, alligators, chickens, frogs, pigs, penguins and cows. The toys are primarily used to play physical education tossing games. They were sold individually and in sets ranging from two to 24 rubber critters.. Recalled by BSN SPORTS LLC, of Farmers Branch, Texas. Units affected: About 31,200.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The orange and yellow surface paint on the rubber critter toys contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rubber critter toys away from children and contact BSN SPORTS for a merchandise credit. BSN SPORTS is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 29, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18763.

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