Imagine Nation Books Recalls Pink Giraffe Animal Purse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Sep 02, 2015, 11:07 ET

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Imagine-Nation-Books-Recalls-Pink-Giraffe-Animal-Purse

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Pink Giraffe Animal Purse

Hazard: The red paint on the zipper contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately take these recalled purses away from young children and contact Imagine Nation Books for instructions on returning the purse for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Imagine Nation Books at 800- 917-0213 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at www.booksarefun.com and click on the Recall tab for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 630

Description: This recall involves the Imagine Nation Books pink Giraffe Animal Purse with brown spots. The purse measures about 16 inches high by 14 inches long. The purse looks like a pink stuffed animal giraffe with brown spots and brown feet and a red zipper down the center of the back. There is a sewn-in tag inside the zipper pouch that reads "MADE IN CHINA." A hang-tag attached to the purse has "JEWELRY is fun, LEAD COMPLIANT" on the front and "WARNING: Not for Children under 3 years old", "www.jewelryisfun.com" and item number "CHJF10032AST" on the back. No other color combinations are included in this recall.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Sold at: Imagine Nation Books dealers nationwide at book fairs held at corporate offices and hospitals from July 2014 through March 2015 for between $5 and $6.

Importer: Imagine Nation Books, of Louisville, Colo.

Manufacturer: Wan Le Xiang Bao Shang hang, of Yiwu, China

Manufactured in: China

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