February 5, 2008 
Downeast Concepts is recalling about 400 toy rakes. The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys.
The recalled toy gardening tool hand rake has a wooden handle and a metal yellow bottom. 'Backyard and beyond Garden Tools' is printed on the toy's tag which hangs from the toy's handle.
The rakes were sold at various home improvement and toy stores nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for about $2.50. They were made in China.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy gardening rake away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a replacement toy hand rake.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts toll-free at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.backyard-beyond.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
