Magnetic Color Sorting Board
CPSC Recall #14-734 — May 7, 2014
Product
Magnetic Color Sorting Board
Description
This recall involves Excellerations magnetic color sorting boards with cupcake cut-outs. The magnet in the wand can detach and the backing can crack and release the small metal balls. The paint on the balls also contain excessive levels of lead.
Hazard
The magnet in the wand can detach and the plywood backing can crack and release small metal balls that are sandwiched between the board and a clear plastic cover. These pose choking and serious internal injury risks associated with ingestion of a magnet and metal ball. The surface paint on the metal balls contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents / Injuries
Discount School Supply has received six reports of the plywood backing cracking and making the small metal balls accessible to children, and two reports of the magnet detaching from the wand. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled board, put it out of their reach and sight, and contact the company for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 3,700
Sold At
Discountschoolsupply.com from January 2013 through March 2014 for about $36.
Manufactured In
China