Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-05-01). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 84,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08260 |
| Published | 2008-05-01 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Furniture (Children) |
| Products | Children's Storage Bins |
| Firms | Magus Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (manufacturer); L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 84,000 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from March 2007 through February 2008 for about $6. |
Description
The recalled storage bins are wooden with scalloped edges and were sold in pastel green or pink. Item number 226782 (pastel green storage bin) or 226781 (pink storage bin) is located on the bottom of the storage bin. No other storage bins or colors are included in this recall.
Hazard
Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled storage bins away from children and return them to any Lowe's store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Machine access
This record, with every extracted field, the source record (contact text and images withheld) and provenance: GET https://api.data.aroqon.com/v1/product-recalls/cpsc-08260. Look up a model number or UPC with /v1/product-recalls/lookup?code=…. About the dataset · free and paid keys.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice (US Government work). Not affiliated with or endorsed by CPSC. Structured by Data Foundry (product-recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-28. Always confirm with the agency notice.