RR Donnelley Recalls Classroom Reading and Math Aids Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Home product recall 08-541. Announced by CPSC on Jan 31, 2008.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jan 31, 2008. 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?
Surface paint on the products contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact RR Donnelley for information on returning the products for a free replacement item. RR Donnelley is directly contacting schools that purchased the reading and math aids.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact RR Donnelley toll free at (888) 240-2730 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.mhcares.com
Which ones are recalled?
The following recalled reading and math aids are for use in the classroom. The item number is printed on the product’s packaging. Reading Products ISBN/ITEM #/Product Product Photo Magnetic Dry-Erase Board 0076176266 The magnetic dry-erase boards have purple plastic frames. “SRA” logo is printed on the front of the boards. There are permanent squares imprinted on the face of each side of the board. Sold in a set of five. They measure 8 1/2” x 11”. Student Crown 0026612887 The crowns are red, purple and gold with a thinking bubble in the middle. They were sold in packages of 12. The crown’s two ends close with Velcro to create a hat-like crown for students. Puppet Thinking Crown 0812603575 The crowns are red, purple and gold with a thinking bubble in the middle. The two ends close with Velcro to create a hat-like crown the teacher’s puppet wears. Includes a chin strap. The crown measures 16” long x 5” wide with a clear pocket on the front of the crown. Angled Ruler 002674452X The clear plastic rulers are 12 inches long, bend in the middle, and have green imprints. Sold in packs of 10. Magnetic Number Line R00006029 The magnetic number lines are white, about 23 inches long, and are numbered from 1 to 25 on one side and 0 to 1 on the other side. Target Mat R85454.07 (Grade 1) R13159.15 (Grade 2) The target mats are blue and white or blue, white and yellow with numbers. They measure 3’ x 3’. Double Nine Dominos 0322090911 The double nine dominos contain 55 tiles. The tiles are white with dots of multiple colors. Mimosa Measuring Tape 0322058333 The retractable white measuring tape has a florescent green casing. The tape is two sided in inches (red) and centimeters (black). “10M/33ft fiber glass measuring tape” is printed on the casing. Two-Sided White Seamstress Flexible Tape Measure 36434R03 / RM004 / 0420024/ 0026744511 The two-sided flexible measuring tape has inches (60) on one side and centimeters (150) on the other side in black print with brass or silver stainless steel tips
185000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Reading and Math Aids.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 10 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by RR Donnelley, Chicago, Ill.
- Distributed by SRA, Columbus, Ohio.
- Distributed by Glencoe, Columbus, Ohio.
- Distributed by Wright Group, Chicago, Ill.
- SRA, Wright Group and Glencoe to schools nationwide from July 2003 through October 2007.
- 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.