RECALL: Disney Winnie-the-Pooh Play Sets Due To Lead Paint

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with J.C. Penney of Texas yesterday announced a voluntary recall of about 49,000 Disney™ Deluxe Winnie-the-Pooh 23-Piece Play Sets. Surface paints on the play sets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. There were no reported injuries or incidents. The recalled play set consists of 23 pieces including: either a white or black baby doll and assorted Winnie-the-Pooh themed items such as a diaper bag, blanket, playpen, highchair, swing, stroller, and carrying bags. They were sold at the J.C. Penney catalog, Web site, and outlet stores nationwide from August 2005 through August 2007 for about $40 and manufactured in China.

Consumers should take the recalled play set away from young children immediately and return it to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund. For further information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at 888-333-6063 anytime, or visit http://www.jcp.com/