Fishing Games Sold at Grocery Stores Recalled by Far East Brokers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Fishing Games Sold at Grocery Stores Recalled by Far East Brokers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2007 Release #08-130 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 695-8354 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Fishing Games Sold at Grocery Stores Recalled by Far East Brokers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Fishing Games Units: About 14,000 Importer/Distributor: Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla. Hazard: The recalled game has parts that contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled Fishing Game contains a fishing pole, one large battery operated fish, and three small wind-up fish. The UPC #011546208270 and product #25741 are printed on the product’s packaging. Sold at: Grand Union Family Markets, Southern Family Markets, P&C Stores, Publix Super Markets, and Food Lion stores nationwide from October 2007 through November 2007 for about $10. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the product away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Far East Brokers and Consultants toll-free at (877) 695-8354 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.fareastbrokers.com/