The brown handle strings contain levels of phthalates that exceed the federal phthalate ban.
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toy gardening tools sets away from young children, and contact Thousandshores to receive a full refund.
Hazard (from the official notice)
The brown handle strings contain levels of phthalates that exceed the federal phthalate ban. Phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy (from the official notice)
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toy gardening tools sets away from young children, and contact Thousandshores to receive a full refund. Consumers should cut off the brown handle strings from the gardening tools and dispose of them in accordance with local and state recycling laws. Thousandshores and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Description (from the official notice)
This recall involves toy Theefun Kids Gardening Tools sets with the model number HJL-001. The kids' tools were sold in a pack of five different garden tools with wooden handles, and brown handle string on each handle. The tools measure about 27 inches in length.
Remedy options (from the official notice)
Refund
Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)
None reported
Where it was sold (from the official notice)
Amazon.com from January 2024 through April 2024 for between about $27 and $29 for the bundle of five tools.
Consumer contact (from the official notice)
Thousandshores via email at support@theefun.com, or online at https://www.amazon.com/sp?ie=UTF8&seller=A3G27BXXOHYJZ1 to contact customer service.