The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to immediately stop using Darice “Timeless Minis” toys due to lead paint. Specifically, the miniature red wagons, chairs, and watering cans (pictured below) exceed the lead paint limit and pose a lead poisoning risk. Children exposed to lead can experience negative health effects such as damage to the brain and nervous system, slowed growth and development, learning and behavior problems, and hearing and speech problems. These health effects can cause lower IQ, decreased ability to pay attention, and underperformance in school. Consumers should take the miniature toys away from children and dispose of them.
For more information on the toy recall and lead poisoning, visit:
- CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Darice “Timeless Minis” Miniature Red Wagons, Chairs and Watering Cans Immediately Due to Risk of Injury from Lead Poisoning; Violate Federal Ban for Lead in Paint | CPSC.gov
- About Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention | Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention | CDC
- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program – Lead Safe
