January 27, 2009
Discount School Supply is recalling about 500 Jesus fish beads. Surface paint on the green fish can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The recalled Jesus fish beads were sold in packages of 100 in five assorted colors (red, black, purple, light blue and green) with the word Jesus printed on each. The beads measure about 2 inches in length each.
Made in China, the beads were sold at Discount School Supplys Web site from August 2006 through December 2008 for about $5.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled beads away from children and contact Discount School Supply for a refund or exchange.
For additional information, contact Discount School Supply 1 (800) 606-3807 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.discountschoolsupply.com/SafetyInformation.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
