Discount School Supply Recalls Paint Brushes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Lead / chemical
The hazard
Surface paint on the brush handles can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents reported: None reported.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the brushes immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a free replacement brush set.
Contact: For more information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 293-9314 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firm's Web site at www.discountschoolsupply.com or e-mail the firm at brushrecall@discountschoolsupply.com
About this recall
The recall involves a set of six "shaving-style" brushes, which are about 4 inches long. The brushes' handles are painted blue, purple, orange, yellow, lime green, and pink. The item number #SHVBRSH is printed on the product's packaging. Brush sets with handles in brown, dark blue, red, green, blue, and black are not included in this recall. The recalled brushes were also included with the "BioColor® Foam Paint Starter Kit" and "Colorations® Foam Paint Starter Kit."
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC