Albert's Recalls Halloween Skull Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08033 · Oct 17, 2007 · Albert's
55,000
units affected
55,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08033
- Date
- Oct 17, 2007
- Company
- Albert's
- Units affected
- 55,000
- Product
- Skull Pails Filled With Halloween Candy Mix
- Product type
- Holiday Items (except lights)
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves the Albert's Halloween skull pails filled with candy mix. The skull-shaped pail is white with green eyes, nose and teeth. The pail has a clear lid with a label in which "Albert's" and "Skull Pails Filled with Halloween Candy Mix" is printed. The pail measures about 5 ½ inches high.
What can happen
The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and take it to the retailer where it was purchased to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007 for $2.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled skull pails filled with halloween candy mix?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and take it to the retailer where it was purchased to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.