November 5, 2009
About 10,000 Young Artist Easels are being recalled because the chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
This recall involves a children's art easel which has a chalkboard surface on one side and a white board surface on the other side. The item number is AA13301 and the UPC number is 082435133010 which can be found on the original packaging.
The easels, made in China, were sold at art supply stores nationwide and online from July 2004 through June 2009 for about $75.
Consumers should immediately take these recalled easels away from children and contact the firm to receive a free replacement chalkboard panel.
For additional information, contact MacPherson's at (866) 319-5335 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.art-alternatives.com/recall.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
