Children’s Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson’s Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Kids’ product recall 10-032. Announced by CPSC on Nov 5, 2009.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Nov 5, 2009. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
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What’s wrong with it?
The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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What should you do?
Consumer should immediately take these recalled easels away from children and contact the firm to receive a free replacement chalkboard panel.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact MacPherson’s at (866) 319-5335 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s Web site at www.art-alternatives.com/recall or send email to recall@macphersonart.com
Which ones are recalled?
This recall involves a children’s art easel, which has a chalkboard surface on one side and a white board surface on the other side. The item number is AA13301 and the UPC number is 082435133010, which can be found on the original packaging.
About 10,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Young Artist Easels.
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Numbers to check against yours
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UPC
082435133010
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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?
- Made by MacPherson’s, Emeryville, Calif.
- Art supply stores nationwide and online from July 2004 through June 2009 for about $75.
- 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 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.
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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.