Hobby Lobby Stores Recalls Halloween-Themed Baskets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Released: Friday, November 16, 2007 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla., is voluntarily recalling about 10,000 Halloween-Themed Baskets. Surface paint on the bat, pumpkin and witch emblems attached to the baskets contain excess levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban.
Recall Details
Product
Halloween-Themed Baskets
Description
This recall involves all 2007 Halloween-themed baskets with item number 5464201. The item number is located next to the price on the paper hangtag on the handle. The plastic baskets are either black or orange with two carrying handles. An emblem of a witch, bat or pumpkin is attached to each side of the handle. The baskets measure 3 inches wide by 6 inches long by 4 ½ inches deep.
Hazards
Surface paint on the bat, pumpkin and witch emblems attached to the baskets contain excess levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban.
Incidents
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should take the baskets away from children immediately and return them to Hobby Lobby for a $2 exchange card.
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