Children's Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard
Source: CPSC Recall #08183
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