Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08260 · May 1, 2008 · Magus Industry Co. Ltd.
84,000
units affected
84,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08260
- Date
- May 1, 2008
- Company
- Magus Industry Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 84,000
- Product
- Children's Storage Bins
- Product type
- Furniture (Children)
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled storage bins are wooden with scalloped edges and were sold in pastel green or pink. Item number 226782 (pastel green storage bin) or 226781 (pink storage bin) is located on the bottom of the storage bin. No other storage bins or colors are included in this recall.
What can happen
Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled storage bins away from children and return them to any Lowe's store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from March 2007 through February 2008 for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's storage bins?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled storage bins away from children and return them to any Lowe's store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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