Monday, October 06, 2008

Albert’s Recalls Halloween Skull Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Released: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 by CPSC

Oct

17

2007
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), R.L. Albert & Son, of Greenwich, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 55,000 Skull Pails Filled With Halloween Candy Mix. The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

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Recall Details

Product

Skull Pails Filled With Halloween Candy Mix

Description

This recall involves the Albert’s Halloween skull pails filled with candy mix. The skull-shaped pail is white with green eyes, nose and teeth. The pail has a clear lid with a label in which “Albert’s” and “Skull Pails Filled with Halloween Candy Mix” is printed. The pail measures about 5 ½ inches high.

Hazards

The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and take it to the retailer where it was purchased to receive a full refund.


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