Hobby Lobby Stores Recalls Halloween-Themed Baskets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08084 · Nov 16, 2007 · Hobby Lobby Stores
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08084
- Date
- Nov 16, 2007
- Company
- Hobby Lobby Stores
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Halloween-Themed Baskets
- Product type
- Holiday Items (except lights)
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves all 2007 Halloween-themed baskets with item number 5464201. The item number is located next to the price on the paper hangtag on the handle. The plastic baskets are either black or orange with two carrying handles. An emblem of a witch, bat or pumpkin is attached to each side of the handle. The baskets measure 3 inches wide by 6 inches long by 4 ½ inches deep.
What can happen
Surface paint on the bat, pumpkin and witch emblems attached to the baskets contain excess levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban.
The fix
Consumers should take the baskets away from children immediately and return them to Hobby Lobby for a $2 exchange card.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled halloween-themed baskets?
Consumers should take the baskets away from children immediately and return them to Hobby Lobby for a $2 exchange card.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the bat, pumpkin and witch emblems attached to the baskets contain excess levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban.
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.