The Gift Wrap Company and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall January 16, 2008, of hanging photo frames sold by The Gift Wrap Company. The recall comes after excessive levels of lead were found in the surface paint of the photo frames.

The recalled items are described as 4-inch by 6-inch hanging photo frames that were sold in late 2007 at Babies R Us stores nationwide. The ribbon strung frames are white with multi-colored decorations and sold for about $10 in August, September, October, and November 2007.

It is recommended that consumers should immediately cease use of these photo frames due to possible lead poisoning. Anyone who purchased the frames may contact The Gift Wrap Company for a full refund at 1-800-443-4429 or by visiting the company?s Web Site at giftwrapcompany.com.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, ?Photo Frames Recalled by The Gift Wrap Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard,? January 16, 2008.