CPSC

"Ti-dee Helper" children's broom Recalled for Poisoning Hazard

Recalled "Ti-dee Helper" children's broom
Recalled "Ti-dee Helper" children's broom

Hazard

The paint on the handles of these brooms contain high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys and other children's products containing high levels of lead. Young children could ingest lead from the broom handles, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should take these brooms away from children immediately, and return the brooms to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact

For more information, call EMSCO Inc. at (800) 458-0839 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their web site at www.emscogroup.com

Products

"Ti-dee Helper" children's broom

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Toy, discount and grocery stores sold these brooms, from April 2000 through February 2001, for about $9.