December 19, 2007

Discount School Supply Recalls Measuring Chart 

Name of Product: Giant Measuring Chart

Units: About 13,000

Manufacturer: Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.

Hazard: The paint on the grow chart contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Description: The Giant Grow Chart measures a child’s growth with a giant yellow ruler-shaped plastic chart. The grow chart also has a picture of a bean stalk painted on it from top to bottom.

Sold by: Discount School Supply catalogs and the company’s Web site from August 2000 through August 2007 for about $10.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the chart immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund.

Consumer Contact: For more additional information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 919-5242 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Community/landing.aspx?campaignid=301 or email at chartrecall@discountschoolsupply.com