J.C. Penney Recalls Deluxe Art Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
What was recalled
The recalled art set consists of a wooden box with several pull-out trays containing 177 different art items, including paints and brushes.
Hazard
Surface paint on the outside of the wooden box contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Injuries
None reported.
Made in
Taiwan, Vietnam
Where it was sold
- The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from September 2005 through August 2007 for about $40.
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