Halloween Figurines Recalled by Coyne's & Company for Lead Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-10-29). Hazards: lead. About 14,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09028 |
| Published | 2008-10-29 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toy Figures |
| Products | Casper the Friendly Ghost® Halloween Mini-Figurines |
| Firm named in the title | Coyne's & Company |
| Firms | Coyne's & Company Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 14,000 |
| Hazard classes | lead |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Gift, specialty, card, and drug stores nationwide from June 2005 through September 2008 for between $1 and $3. |
Description
The recalled Casper the Friendly Ghost® mini-figurines are made of resin and paper, and are three inches tall. They were sold in mini bags decorated with a spider and web design. The Casper the Friendly Ghost® figurines are dressed as: Dracula in a red spider bag, Skeleton in a green spider bag, Devil in a purple spider bag, Mummy in an orange spider bag, Casper® in a blue spider bag, and Wendy the Witch® is in a yellow spider bag. The figurines are stamped with TM & ©Harvey Ent. "Coyne's & Company" and "CP1030" are printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the bags.
Hazard
The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled figurines away from children and contact Coyne's & Company to receive a full refund or credit.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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