Pink Giraffe Animal Purse recalled over lead risk

Recall date

September 2, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

15229

Brand / firm

Wan Le Xiang Bao Shang hang, of Yiwu, China

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.