Educational Games Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials
Home product recall 01096b. Announced by CPSC on Feb 26, 2001.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Feb 26, 2001. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
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.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately remove and discard the metal discs. To receive a lead-free replacement piece, call Lakeshore Learning Materials.
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- How to reach the firm: Consumers may call Lakeshore Learning Materials toll-free at (800) 421-5354 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Which ones are recalled?
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.
13,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Concept Classification Activity Kits and “Opposites Take-Home Pack” educational games.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 3 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Lakeshore Learning Materials, Carson, Calif.
- 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.
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Was anyone hurt?
None reported.
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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.