Halloween Figurines Recalled by Coyne's & Company for Lead Hazard
CPSC recall 09028 · announced October 29, 2008 · Coyne's & · 14,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled figurines away from children and contact Coyne's & Company to receive a full refund or credit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Gift, specialty, card, and drug stores nationwide from June 2005 through September 2008 for between $1 and $3.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Coyne's & Company at (800) 336-8666 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.coynes.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.