The Home Depot Recalls Holiday Figurines Due to Lead Paint Hazard
CPSC recall 08122 · announced December 6, 2007 · Creative Design · 64,000 units affected
The product
The recalled holiday figurines are painted plastic snowmen and bears. The SKU number is printed on the bottom of the product. Product Size SKU Number Holiday Bear Door Greeter 17" x 16" 894-825 Snowman with "Let it Snow" Sign Tabletop item 894-893 Three Snowmen with "Joy" Sign 13" x 17" 898-964 Snowman Votive Holder 7.5" x 7.5" 967-467
The hazard
Surface paint on the holiday figurines contains lead.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the holiday figurines and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: The Home Depot stores from October 2007 through November 2007 for between $10 and $20.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact The Home Depot at (800) 394-2064 or visit the firm's Web site at www.homedepot.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.