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CPSCRecalled Jan 10, 2017 · #17723

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

Hazard

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.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Kids toy shovels and garden tool sets
Type
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Amazon.com from August 2016 through October 2016 for between $20 and $25
Made in
India

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice