Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Basketball and Flower Tables Recalled by Avon Products Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

Released: Thursday, April 24, 2008 by CPSC

Apr

24

2008
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Basketball and Flower Tables. Surface paint on the tables contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

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Recall Details

Product

Basketball and Flower Tables

Description

The Basketball Table is about 16 inches tall with white legs and a 19-inch diameter top. The Flower Table is about 30 inches tall with a green petal stand and a 15-inch diameter purple and yellow top.

Hazards

Surface paint on the tables contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should take the tables away from children immediately and contact Avon for a full refund. Known purchasers are being directly notified of this recall.


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