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Toys & Games/Children's Toys (3-12)

Active Kyds Recalls Children's Toy Shovels and Garden Tool Sets Due to Lead Violations; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: January 10, 2017
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Summary

Active Kyds is recalling approximately 70 children's toy shovels and garden tool sets because the paint and plastic components contain excessive levels of lead, which violates federal safety standards. The recall includes yellow and black fiberglass shovels and a four-piece garden tool set with blue handles and a black mesh storage bag. Consumers should immediately take these tools away from children and contact Active Kyds for a full refund. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date.

Risk

The yellow shank and black blade of the shovel, the black paint on the garden tools, the shovel handle, and the bag clip contain lead levels that exceed federal limits. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause long-term adverse health effects.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product: Check if you have the Active Kyds fiberglass toy shovel (sold in yellow and black) or the garden tool set which includes a hand shovel, hand fork, transplanter, and cultivator with blue handles and orange caps.
  2. Check the packaging and accessories: The garden tool set was sold with a black mesh pull-string bag featuring the 'Active Kyds' logo printed in white.
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled shovels and tool sets and take them away from children.
  4. Contact Active Kyds to receive a full refund. You can reach them toll-free at 855-736-6255 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at activekyds@gmail.com, or online at www.activekyds.com by clicking on 'News'.
  5. For additional questions or to report a safety concern, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy shovels and garden tool sets away from children and contact Active Kyds for a refund.

Contact: Active Kyds toll-free at 855-736-6255 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at activekyds@gmail.com, or online at www.activekyds.com and click on "News" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Active Kyds Children's Toy Fiberglass Shovel
Date Ranges: Sold between August 2016 and October 2016
Product: Active Kyds Children's Garden Tool Set (4-piece with mesh bag)
Date Ranges: Sold between August 2016 and October 2016

Product Images

Active Kids Toy Fiberglass Shovels

Active Kids Toy Fiberglass Shovels

Active Kyds Toy Garden Tool Set

Active Kyds Toy Garden Tool Set

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17723
Status: Active
Sold By: Amazon.com from August 2016 through October 2016 for between $20 and $25
Distributor: Active Kyds LLC, of Dassel, Minn.
Manufactured In: India
Units Affected: About 70
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Active Kyds toll-free at 855-736-6255 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at activekyds@gmail.com, or online at www.activekyds.com and click on "News" for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 10, 2017

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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