Hobby Lobby Stores Recalls Easter Egg Containers and Spinning Egg Tops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08229 · Mar 21, 2008 · Hobby Lobby Stores
13,000
units affected
13,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08229
- Date
- Mar 21, 2008
- Company
- Hobby Lobby Stores
- Units affected
- 13,000
- Product
- Camouflage Eggs and Spinning Egg Top Toys
- Product type
- Toy Holiday/Seasonal
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The Camouflage Easter Egg Treat Containers have Item #1031 printed on the front of the packaging and are white, brown and green camouflage colors, sold in a package of eight eggs. "Made in China for Tony Development and Mfg Ltd; TST, Kin, HK" and UPC code number 43078 01031 are printed on the back of the packing. The Easter Spinning Egg Tops have Item # 1054 printed on the front of the packaging and are multi-colored and come in packages of a single egg and a rip cord. "Made in China for Tony Development and Mfg Ltd. TST, Kin, HK" and UPC code number 43078 01054 are printed on the back of the packaging.
What can happen
The paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Camouflage Eggs and the Spinning Egg Tops away from children and contact Hobby Lobby to receive a $3 exchange card that can be used toward the purchase of any other products sold at Hobby Lobby stores.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Hobby Lobby Stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2008. The camouflage egg sold for about $2.50 and the Spinning Top sold for about $2.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled camouflage eggs and spinning egg top toys?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Camouflage Eggs and the Spinning Egg Tops away from children and contact Hobby Lobby to receive a $3 exchange card that can be used toward the purchase of any other products sold at Hobby Lobby stores.
What is the hazard?
The paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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