Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Released: Thursday, October 25, 2007 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 142,000 Purple Halloween Pails with Witch Decorations. The green paint on the pails contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Recall Details
Product
Purple Halloween Pails with Witch Decorations
Description
This recall involves purple Halloween pails with a picture of a witch figure silhouetted against a green moon. The pail measures about 6 1/2 inches high. “Distributed by Family Dollar, Inc,” SKU number 1033953, and UPC number 017845000591 are printed on a label on the pail. Orange Halloween pails with black jack-o-lantern decorations are not included in this recall.
Hazards
The green paint on the pails contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween pail away from children and return it to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
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