Recall
CPSCOtherJune 1, 2000

Children's Picnic Sets Recalled by Mervyn's

⚠️ The paint on the bag contains high levels of lead that violates the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavior problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

Is this relevant to me?

Geography
Nationwide
Source agency
CPSC
Category
Other
Published
June 1, 2000

What's affected?

Product
Children's picnic set
Retailers
Mervyn's stores nationwide sold the sets, from April 2000 through May 2000, for about $13.

Additional details

The children's plastic picnic sets are contained in clear bags. The clear bag reads "AUSTRALIA" in multicolored lettering, "Down Under" in blue lettering, and has an illustration of a koala bear face. The bag has a pink strap and piping. The picnic set inside the bag consists of four blue cups; four light blue bowls; four small, purple plates; four red plates with the bear illustration; and a set of cutlery.

What should I do?

Recommended action

Stop using these bags immediately and return them to any Mervyn's store for a full refund.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Mervyn's at (800) MERVYN'S between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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