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18 Kick Body Boards Recalled

June 18, 2009
"18 Kick" body boards are being recalled. The green surface coating of the screened logo "Big Lizard" body boards on the underside of the body board contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

This recall involves the 18 Kick Body Board. The boards have various designs on the front including peace signs, white hibiscus, or yellow smiley face. A green lizard and "Big Lizard body boards" are printed on the underside in green.

The boards, made in China, were sold at Beachwear Outlet, Bargain Beachwear, Beach Village Inc., FJ Health & Beauty, Mor USA Inc., Shipwreck-Ocean Jewels, Walmart and Wilcor International Inc. from January 2009 through May 2009 for about $4.

Consumers should take the recalled body boards away from children immediately and return them to place of purchase or contact JGR Copa for a full refund.

For additional information, call JGR Copa at (800) 345-4408 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jgrcopa.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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