Children’s Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard

Toy Gardening Hand Rakes distributed by Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine has been recalled because  the paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys.

The recalled toy gardening tool hand rake has a wooden handle and a plastic yellow bottom. “Backyard and beyond Garden Tools” is printed on the toy’s tag which hangs from the toy’s handle. Sold at: Various home improvement and toy stores nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for about $2.50.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy gardening rake away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a replacement toy hand rake. For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts toll-free at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.backyard-beyond.com, or email the firm at productsafety@downeastconcepts.com