CT Lead Recalls

Connecticut Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue, MS#51 LED
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Message Cover Sheet
DATE: July 5, 2011
TO: Directors of Health
Chief Sanitarians
Regional Lead Treatment Centers
Lead Contacts
FROM: Rhonda Wisniewski, Health Program Assistant PHONE: (860) 509-7299
FAX: (860) 509-7295
RE: Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Wooden Animal Drum Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
cc: LPPCP and HH Staff, Suzanne Blancaflor, Francesca Provenzano and CT DCP
Number of pages including cover sheet: 3
Please see the attached product recall issued by CPSC. The product (wooden animal drum) is
imported by Cost Plus Inc. of Oakland, Calif. The paint used on the drum is in excess of the
maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard. Lead is toxic
if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The recalled toy is a wooden hexagon drum with pictures of animals on the six sides. SKU No.
424857 is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the drum.
The recalled items were sold at Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from December 2010
through May 2011 for about $7. They were manufactured in China.
Please see the recall notice for specific information for consumers and contact information for
the company. You may also contact the CT Department of Public Health Lead Poisoning
Prevention & Control Program at 860-509-7299.