Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled by Early Childhood Resources Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Home product recall 08-283. Announced by CPSC on May 22, 2008.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on May 22, 2008. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 900 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?
Surface paint on the handle of the yellow paint brushes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paint brushes and contact Early Childhood Resources to receive a free replacement product.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Early Childhood Resources (888) 227-9028 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.ecr4kids.com
Which ones are recalled?
The paint brushes were sold in multi-color packages of four. Only the yellow brushes are included in the recall. The paint brushes have a rounded cylinder body with tan bristle tip brushes and measure about 4 inches in height.
About 900 units, as CPSC gives them.
Yellow Sure Grip Paint Brushes.
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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?
- Imported by Early Childhood Resources LLC, Mt. Laurel, N.J.
- Early Childhood Resources distributors, including teacher supply stores nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $4.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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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.