Halloween "Ugly Teeth" Recalled By Amscan Inc. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08059 · Oct 31, 2007 · Amscan Inc.
43,000
units affected
43,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08059
- Date
- Oct 31, 2007
- Company
- Amscan Inc.
- Units affected
- 43,000
- Product
- Ugly Teeth Party Favors
- Product type
- Party Items
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The fake Halloween teeth are painted white, black and orange with brown gums. They were sold as party favors in packages of eight. "Ugly Teeth," "Amscan," "Party Favors," "Value Pack Party Favors," UPC 0-48419-65002-7 and UPC 0-48419-61663-4 are printed on the packaging.
What can happen
The surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween teeth away from children and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Various retailers nationwide from January 2006 through October 2007 for about $2.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ugly teeth party favors?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween teeth away from children and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The surface paint on the teeth 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.