Montessori N’ Such Recalls Metal Vases, Pails and Other Containers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Home product recall 09-729. Announced by CPSC on Mar 18, 2009.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Mar 18, 2009. 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 paints on the products contain 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 Montessori N’ Such for a free replacement or refund. All known purchasers have been contacted.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Montessori N’ Such at (800) 287-1985 between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.montessori-n-such.com
Which ones are recalled?
The recalled metal containers are instructional materials for use in the classroom. The item number is printed on the product’s packaging. The recall includes only the colors and item numbers listed below: Product Colors Item Numbers 8” Vases Green, Yellow P7186Y, P7186G Also sold in kits numbered: L7332K, L7336K, L7609K, L7614K, L7615K, L7618K, L7619K, L7337K, S7617K, N7753K, P7243K, P7616K, S7610K 5-1/2” Basins Green, Yellow P7158Y, P7158G Also sold in kits numbered: L7332K, L7336K, L7609K, L7614K, L7615K, L7618K, L7619K, L7337K, S7617K, N7753K, P7243K, P7616K, S7610K Watering Cans Yellow P7155Y 6” Pails Yellow, Orange P7156YE, P7156OR Also sold in kits numbered: L7332K, L7336K 4” Pails Yellow, Green P7180Y, P7180G Also sold in kits numbered: P7435, P7182K (Set of 4)
About 1,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Various containers used in instructional kits.
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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 Montessori N’ Such, Sterling, Va.
- Montessori N’ Such through its catalog and Web site to schools and individuals nationwide from July 2006 through January 2009 for between $2.50 and $7 per item.
- 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.