Educational Games Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials
CPSC recall 01096b. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Metal weights found in the games contain lead, which presents a lead poisoning hazard to children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately remove and discard the metal discs. To receive a lead-free replacement piece, call Lakeshore Learning Materials.
CPSC recall 01096b has the recall date 26 Feb 2001. The notice names a person as the firm, and this site does not show the name. The recall has about 13,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Lead or chemical. CPSC gives the product type Games.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 13,000 |
| Description | In the Concept Classification Activity Kit, each game has various disks that say, "Hot," "Cold," "Light," "Heavy," etc. Children then match the appropriate game piece to the disk that best describes the characteristics of the object. One of the objects is a silver-covered metal weight, shaped like a disc measuring about 1-1/4 inches in diameter with a small loop at the top. Imprinted on one side of the disc is the partial face of a bird and the number "4"; and on the other side, it states, "4 Woody Gardena." In the Opposites Take-Home Pack, a transparent backpack with blue trimming, games include opposite picture cards, crayons, paperback book, and various objects. |
| Product | Concept Classification Activity Kits and "Opposites Take-Home Pack" educational games, 13,000, Games |
| Sold at | The Concept Classification Activity Kits were sold to teachers and schools nationwide, between January 1992 and January 2001, for $50. The Opposites Take-Home Pack was sold to teachers and schools nationwide, between January 1999 and January 2001, for $10. |
| Firm | The CPSC notice gives the name of a person as the firm. This site does not show the names of persons. |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 13,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 6%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Games
- 1%
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01096b. https://recallregister.com/product/6795-educational-games-recalled-by-lakeshore-learning-materials/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01096b report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The Concept Classification Activity Kits were sold to teachers and schools nationwide, between January 1992 and January 2001, for $50. The Opposites Take-Home Pack was sold to teachers and schools nationwide, between January 1999 and January 2001, for $10.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01096b?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
13,000