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Thousandshores Recalled Theefun Kids Gardening Tools Sets Due to Violation of the Federal Phthalates Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon

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Recalled Theefun Kids Gardening Tools, model number HJL-001
Recalled Theefun Kids Gardening Tools, model number HJL-001 · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Theefun Kids Gardening Tools Sets

Units: About 500

This recall involves toy Theefun Kids Gardening Tools sets with the model number HJL-001. The kids' tools were sold in a pack of five different garden tools with wooden handles, and brown handle string on each handle. The tools measure about 27 inches in length.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The brown handle strings contain levels of phthalates that exceed the federal phthalate ban. Phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported

What CPSC says to do

Refund

Consumers should immediately take these recalled toy gardening tools sets away from young children, and contact Thousandshores to receive a full refund. Consumers should cut off the brown handle strings from the gardening tools and dispose of them in accordance with local and state recycling laws. Thousandshores and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.

How to contact the company

Thousandshores via email at support@theefun.com, or online at https://www.amazon.com/sp?ie=UTF8&seller=A3G27BXXOHYJZ1 to contact customer service.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 24274, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.