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Safety Information

Product safety is the top priority at Discount School Supply. We utilize one of the largest independent testing laboratories in the world. Learn more about our commitment to product safety in a letter from the CEO of Discount School Supply.

Listed below is any and all specific product safety and recall information that is currently available for Excelligence.

Turtle Mat

Measuring Chart

Shaving Paint Brushes

Elite 5-in-1 Easels

Jesus Fish Beads

Discount School Supply Recalls Play Mats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Tic Tac Turtle Toss Units: About 60 Importer: Discount School Supply, of Monterey, California. Hazard: The paint on the Tic Tac Turtle Toss mats contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves 50-inch vinyl/polyester play mats. The double sided mats have a number design on one side and a turtle design on the other. The mats are yellow with numbers and designs painted in red, blue, green and black. The mat has the Discount School Supply name and logo printed in the corner on both sides of the mat. Bean bags pictured with the mat are sold separately. Sold by: Discount School Supply catalogs and the company’s Web site from June 2007 through September 2007 for about $40. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the mat immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 993-3603 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 at tossrecall@discountschoolsupply.com.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals – contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC’s hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC’s teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270 or visit CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

Discount School Supply Recalls Measuring Chart Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Giant Measuring Chart

Units: About 13,000

Importer: Discount School Supply, of Monterey, California.

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

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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.

Manufactured in: China

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

Consumer Contact: For more 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 www.discountschoolsupply.com or email at chartrecall@discountschoolsupply.com.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals – contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC’s hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC’s teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270 or visit CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

Discount School Supply Recalls Paint Brushes 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. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)
Name of Product: Shaving Paint Brushes Units: About 20,000 Importer: Discount School Supply, of Monterey, California. Hazard: Surface paint on the brush handles can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: 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". Sold by: 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. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the brushes immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a free replacement brush set. 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.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals – contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC’s hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC’s teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270 or visit CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

Discount School Supply Recalls Children’s Two-Sided Easels Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Elite 5-in-1 Easels Units: About 2,500 Importer: Discount School Supply, of Monterey, California. Hazard: The paint on the chalkboard side of the recalled easels contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported Description: The recalled easels are two-sided, with felt and a pull-out panel on one side and a chalkboard on the other side. All of the recalled easels include the word "Jolly" at the top. Easels with the word "Colorations" at the top of the easel are not included in the recall. Sold by: Discount School Supply catalogs and the company’s Web site from July 2004 through November 2006 for about $60 Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the easels immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a free replacement easel. 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, or email the firm at easelrecall@discountschoolsupply.com.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals – contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC’s hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC’s teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270 or visit CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

Discount School Supply Recalls Jesus Fish Beads Due to Violation of Lead Paint The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by Discount School Supply in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Jesus Fish Beads Units: About 500 Importer: Discount School Supply, of Monterey, California. Hazard: Surface paint on the green fish can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported Description: The recalled Jesus fish beads were sold in packages of 100 in five assorted colors (red, black, purple, light blue and green) with the word “Jesus” printed on each. The beads measure about 2 inches in length each. Sold by: Discount School Supply’s Web site from August 2006 through December 2008 for about $5. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled beads away from children and contact Discount School Supply for a refund or exchange. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Discount School Supply (800) 606-3807 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/SafetyInformation.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals – contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC’s hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC’s teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270 or visit CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov.