Children's Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard

Recall Date
2008-02-05
Manufacturer
Zhongshan Foods, of China
Units Affected
About 400

Products Involved

Toy Gardening Hand Rakes

Hazard

The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy gardening rake away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a replacement toy hand rake.

Reported Injuries

None reported.

Sold At

Various home improvement and toy stores nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for about $2.50.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

The recalled toy gardening tool hand rake has a wooden handle and a metal yellow bottom. "Backyard and beyond Garden Tools" is printed on the toy's tag which hangs from the toy's handle.

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28