March 26, 2008
Educational Insights Inc. is recalling ring toss games sold to school supply stores.
The paint on the yellow peg of the toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The recalled ring toss game has three plastic blue rings and five 4-inch wooden pegs. Four of the five pegs are purple and one is yellow. The base of the game is made of two red wooden boards that form an X when assembled.
The games were sold to school supply stores nationwide from December 2007 through February 2008 for about $30. They were made in Hong Kong.
All purchasers have been contacted and requested to return the games for a store credit or refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Educational Insights toll-free at (888) 591-9334 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.educationalinsights.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).