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Article: Crayons Recalled For Lead
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- April 5, 1994
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WASHINGTON The Consumer Product Safety Commission today recalled
11 brands of crayons imported from China - including one brand sold
by the Toys `R' Us chain - because they contain lead.
"Throw these crayons in the trash or take them back to the store
for a refund," said Ann Brown, chairman of the commission.
The commission said three of the brands "contain enough lead to
present a lead poisoning hazard to young children who might eat or
chew on the crayons."
They are "121 Jumbo Crayons," distributed by Concord Enterprises
of Los Angeles; "Safe 48 Non-Toxic I'm a Toys `R' Us Kid! Crayons,"
distributed by that firm, and "12 Crayons, Glory" and "18 Crayons
That Paint," distributed by ...