Do you ever wonder about the dollar spot finds at the front of Target stores? So do we. Do we expect to find more lead in a product when prices are low? Not necessarily! This item was available in the spring of 2023.
How do you think it tested via XRF?
Reading on the Foam and Paint (multiple components under scope):
| Element of Interest | Parts per million (ppm) | Error Range |
|---|---|---|
| None Detected | ||
| Other Elements | ||
| Barium (Ba) | 173 | +/- 49 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 165 | +/- 65 |
| Copper (Cu) | 42 | +/- 15 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 3,079 | +/- 39 |
| Titanium (Ti) | 40,372 | +/- 414 |
| Iron (Fe) | 194 | +/- 24 |
The sample was tested in consumer goods TestAll mode using a Niton XL3t 700S for 60 seconds. Multiple readings were taken and a representative example is shown. Results are rounded to the nearest whole number.
Test Summary
No elements of interest were detected. Garden on!
We think this is a good product by a reputable company.
We Prefer:
We do not expect to find lead or cadmium in solid foam products like this. Sometimes foam in mattresses can test positive for high levels of antimony due to the use of flame retardants, but we wouldn’t expect to see flame retardants in a product like this one.
Similar foam garden kneelers should be fine from a heavy metals perspective.
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This dollar spot item can be purchased directly at Target and is available as of March 2023. However, they rotate their inventory often, so if you see this item, grab it! Here are some similar recommended products if you missed it:
Why we like it: Here is a thick garden kneeler available in a variety of bright colors for under $20.
Why we like it: These double packs of foam kneelers are durable and affordable.
These items have not always been personally tested by us but are likely to be lead free or low lead and/or cadmium based on our research into the materials, discussions with manufacturers, and/or testing on similar products. We recommend items we would use ourselves.
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