Discount School Supply Recalls Paint Brushes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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
Photos from the recall notice

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.