Recall: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Recalls Travel Art Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 11, 2007
Release #08-021

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 296-2721
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Recalls Travel Art Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Princess Magnetic Travel Art Set Lap Desks

Units: About 7,800

Importer: CBOCS Distribution, Inc., of Lebanon, Tenn.

Hazard: The surface paint on the zipper pull of the lap desk contains lead in excess of the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled Travel Art Set Lap Desk is a zippered case that opens into a lap desk with markers, crayons, and magnetic pieces. The lap desk is 10 3/4-inches wide and is pink colored. “Made in China” and item number 266822 are printed on a sticker located on the product’s packaging.

Sold at: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations nationwide from April 2007 through August 2007 for about $20.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these art sets immediately, and contact the firm or return the product to any Cracker Barrel location for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cracker Barrel toll-free at (888) 296-2721 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.crackerbarrel.com (pdf)



Picture of Recalled Princess Magnetic Travel Art Set Lap Desks