Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-10-25). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 142,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08051 |
| Published | 2007-10-25 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Buckets |
| Products | Purple Halloween Pails with Witch Decorations |
| Firm named in the title | Family Dollar Stores |
| Firms | Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 142,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00017845000591 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Family Dollar stores nationwide from August 2007 through October 2007 for about $1. |
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.
Hazard
The green paint on the pails contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween pail away from children and return it to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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