Children’s Picnic Sets Recalled by Mervyn’s
Kids’ product recall 00117b. Announced by CPSC on Jun 1, 2000.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jun 1, 2000. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 1,200 units, as CPSC gives them
- None injuries, CPSC’s notice says
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The paint on the bag contains high levels of lead that violates the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavior problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What should you do?
Stop using these bags immediately and return them to any Mervyn’s store for a full refund.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: For more information, call Mervyn’s at (800) MERVYN’S between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Which ones are recalled?
The children’s plastic picnic sets are contained in clear bags. The clear bag reads “AUSTRALIA” in multicolored lettering, “Down Under” in blue lettering, and has an illustration of a koala bear face. The bag has a pink strap and piping. The picnic set inside the bag consists of four blue cups; four light blue bowls; four small, purple plates; four red plates with the bear illustration; and a set of cutlery.
About 1,200 units, as CPSC gives them.
Children’s picnic set.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Distributed by Mervyn’s California, Hayward, Calif.
- Mervyn’s stores nationwide sold the sets, from April 2000 through May 2000, for about $13.
- Made in Australia, as the notice gives it.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Was anyone hurt?
None reported.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.