Kids toy shovels and garden tool sets recalled over lead risk

Recall date

January 10, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Active Kyds Recalls Children's Toy Shovels and Garden Tool Sets Due to Lead Violations; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

Recall number

17723

Sold / distributed

Amazon.com from August 2016 through October 2016 for between $20 and $25

Why it was recalled

Excessive lead paint levels on the yellow shank and black blade on the shovel, and the black paint on the garden tool set violates the federal lead paint standard. In addition, the black plastic shovel handle and bag clip on the garden tool drawstring bag contain excessive lead content levels, a violation of the federal lead standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effect.

What was recalled

This recall involves Active Kyds children's toy shovels and garden tool sets. The fiberglass toy shovels were sold in yellow and black. The children's garden tool set has blue handles with orange caps and black painted steel ends. It includes four tools: a hand shovel, hand fork, transplanter and cultivator. The tools are sold with a pull string black mesh bag with the Active Kyds logo printed in white.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy shovels and garden tool sets away from children and contact Active Kyds for a refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.