Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Reeves International Inc. Recalls Holiday Ornaments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Released: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 by CPSC

Nov

28

2007
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Reeves International Inc., of Pequannock, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 36,000 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Holiday Stirrup Ornaments, and 2007 Photo Frame Horse Shoe Ornaments. Surface paints on the ornaments contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.

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Recall Details

Product

2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Holiday Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Photo Frame Horse Shoe Ornaments

Description

The 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornament is a stirrup-shaped ornament with a white prancing horse and blue ribbons. “2006” is stamped on the rim of the ornament. The 2007 Wintersong Stirrup Ornament is a stirrup-shaped ornament with a grey horse with saddle bags with a horn and a violin. “2007” is stamped on the rim of the ornament. The 2007 Photo Frame Horse Shoe Ornament is a horse shoe shaped ornament with a brown horse with rider jumping over a gate. “Happy Holiday 2007” is printed on the back of the ornament.

Hazards

Surface paints on the ornaments contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.

Incidents

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these ornaments and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Reeves International Inc. for a refund or exchange.


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