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Toys ‘R’ Us recalls
art sets because of lead

TRENTON, N.J. — Toys “R” Us is recalling thousands of art sets made in China because of excessive levels of lead in some black watercolor paints.

Wayne-based Toys “R” Us Inc. and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Thursday, saying printed ink on the packaging of the Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases also contained lead. They said no injuries have been reported.

Consumers are advised to immediately return the sets to the nearest “Toys “R” Us for store credit, or call (800) 869-7787.

30-year mortgage rates
fall to 6.45% average

WASHINGTON — Rates on 30-year mortgages fell this week to the lowest level in three months.

Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, reported Thursday that 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.45 percent. That was down from 6.52 percent last week and was the lowest level since the week of May 31, when rates stood at 6.42 percent.

Rates on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, a popular choice for refinancing, averaged 6.12 percent, down from 6.18 percent last week.

Associated Press