Memory Testing Cards (sold as part of educational testing kits)

Date

Feb. 22, 2008

Distributor

Riverside Publishing Co., of Rolling Meadows, Ill.

CPSC title

Children's Memory Testing Cards Recalled by Riverside Publishing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Products

Memory Testing Cards (sold as part of educational testing kits)

Description

The recall involves the Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test-Symbolic Memory Cards. The memory testing cards are part of a kit used to test children's physical and mental abilities. They are white with green figures, measure 1 ½" x 1 ½", and were sold as part of a kit (model number 922782), or were sold in packages of 10 cards (model number 922775). The model numbers are located on the packaging.

Hazard

Surface paint on the cards contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled memory cards and return them to Riverside Publishing for free replacement cards. The firm is contacting purchasers directly.

Units

About 5,300

Injuries reported

None reported.

Sold at

Riverside Publishing to testing facilities and administrators nationwide from January 2003 through November 2007 for about $550.

Made in

China

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Riverside Publishing at (800) 323-9540 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.riverpub.com

Recall number

08546

What should I do? A baby or kids' product was recalled: what to do

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.