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CPSCRecalled Nov 21, 2007 · #08090

Discount School Supply Recalls Paint Brushes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Hazard

Surface paint on the brush handles can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

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Description

The recall involves a set of six "shaving-style" brushes, which are about 4 inches long. The brushes' handles are painted blue, purple, orange, yellow, lime green, and pink. The item number #SHVBRSH is printed on the product's packaging. Brush sets with handles in brown, dark blue, red, green, blue, and black are not included in this recall. The recalled brushes were also included with the "BioColor® Foam Paint Starter Kit" and "Colorations® Foam Paint Starter Kit."

Product details

Product
Shaving Paint Brushes
Type
Arts & Crafts
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Discount School Supply's catalog and Web site from May 2004 through August 2007 for about $5. The BioColor® kits were sold from May 2004 through June 2006 for about $60. The Colorations® kits were sold from July 2006 through August 2007 for about $60.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the brushes immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a free replacement brush set.

View the official CPSC notice