Product name | Crayons |
Description | Certain crayons imported from China by Concord Enterprises, Los Angeles, California, sold in a plastic box, bearing the labels “12 Jumbo Crayons,” “Made in China,” and “Non-Toxic.” The crayons are approximately 6 inches long and about half an inch thick. |
Problem | The yellow and orange color crayons contain enough lead to present a lead poisoning hazard to young children who might eat or chew on the crayons. While other sources such as lead paint are major causes of lead poisoning, it is important to eliminate other contributors to lead poisoning, such as these crayons. |
Distribution | Concord Enterprises sold approximately 430 cases |
Company | Imported from China by Concord Enterprises, Los Angeles, California |
Dates sold | 1994 |
Date posted | 12/31/2001 |
Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |