Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 08051 · announced October 25, 2007 · Family Dollar Stores · 142,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The green paint on the pails contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween pail away from children and return it to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from August 2007 through October 2007 for about $1.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.