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Discount School Supply Recalls Paint Brushes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recall 08-090 · November 21, 2007 · Discount School Supply

What to doConsumers should stop using the brushes immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a free replacement brush set.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-090 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 21, 2007
Brand
Discount School Supply
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Shaving Paint Brushes
Hazard
Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard type
Poisoning and toxic substances
Units
About 20,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

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."

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Shaving Paint Brushes · About 20,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Discount School Supply's catalog and Web site from May 2004 through August 2007 for about $5. The BioColor® kits were sold from May 2004 through June 2006 for about $60. The Colorations® kits were sold from July 2006 through August 2007 for about $60.; Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif..

Consumer 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

Recall history and context

Discount School Supply appears in 9 CPSC recalls on record. See all Discount School Supply recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Shaving Paint Brushes (About 20,000 units). The recall involves a set of six "shaving-style" brushes, which are about 4 inches long.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Lead Paint Standard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the brushes immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a free replacement brush set.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.