CPSC2007-10-25
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard
The green paint on the pails contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween pail away from children and return it to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Sold at
Family Dollar stores nationwide from August 2007 through October 2007 for about $1.
Affected count
About 142,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Purple Halloween Pails with Witch Decorations
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Family-Dollar-Stores-Recalls-Halloween-Pails-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-StandardDon't want to check this manually?
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