Health Alert: Product Recall

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) is alerting Connecticut residents and families to an urgent product recall involving Darice Timeless Minis, a line of miniature decorative toys that has been found to contain lead levels that violate the federal lead paint ban. CT DPH is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using these products and to take action to protect children in their care.

The recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and applies to Darice Timeless Minis miniature red wagons, watering cans, and chairs. These small decorative items pose a serious risk of lead poisoning, particularly to young children who may handle or mouth the products.

“Lead poisoning is entirely preventable, and no level of lead exposure is safe for children,” said Commissioner Manisha Juthani, M.D.

“We are asking every parent, caregiver, childcare provider, and healthcare professional in Connecticut to take this recall seriously. If you have these products in your home, stop using them immediately and throw them away. If you have any concern that your child may have been exposed, please contact your healthcare provider and ask about lead testing. Acting quickly makes all the difference.”