12 products from American Printing House for the Blind

CPSC Recall #77-103 - October 2, 1977

Recall Summary

Recall Number77-103
Recall DateOctober 2, 1977
Remedy TypeRefund
ManufacturerAmerican Printing House for the Blind in Louisville, Kentucky
Manufactured InLouisville, Kentucky, US

Where It Was Sold

These products are not normally found on retail shelves
but are sold by mail order to consumers
school systems
and government agencies.  

Product

12 products from American Printing House for the Blind

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 3) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with the Kentucky Department of Human Resources and the American Printing House for the Blind, today announced the recall of 12 products which have excessive Lead content their paint. The products were produced and distributed nationwide by the American Printing House for the Blind in Louisville, Kentucky, and are intended for use by blind children. these products are not normally found on retail shelves, but are sold by mail order to consumers, school systems, and government agencies. A regulation under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act establishes a 0.5% permissible level for lead in paint to reduce risk of lead poisoning to children who may ingest paint chips or peelings. No injuries or illnesses have been reported associated with the products now being recalled. The products currently under recall are: l-0301 Biological Models l-0332 Land Form l-0340 Mitchell Form Sets l-0357 Sports Field fit l-0371 Shape Board l-0382 Textured Blocks l-0372 Puzzle Form Board Kit l-0872 Sound Matching Board 11 l-0108 Large U.S. Map l-0109 Small U.S. Map l-0329 Fractional Parts l-0359 Stokes Place Holder Persons who have these products should return them to the place of purchase for replacement or a full refund.

Hazard

These products have excessive Lead content their paint.

Incidents & Injuries

 No injuries or illnesses have been reported associated with the products now being recalled.

Remedy Instructions

Persons who have these products should return them to the place of purchase for replacement or a full refund.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.