J.C. Penney Recalls Breyer Stirrup Ornaments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08024 · Oct 11, 2007 · J.C. Penney
2,400
units affected
2,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08024
- Date
- Oct 11, 2007
- Company
- J.C. Penney
- Units affected
- 2,400
- Product
- Breyer 2006 Stirrup Ornaments
- Product type
- Holiday Items (except lights)
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recall involves a stirrup-shaped ornament with a white prancing horse and blue ribbons. "2006" is stamped on the rim of the ornament.
What can happen
Surface paints on the ornaments contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should keep the ornament away from young children and return it to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from August 2006 through August 2007 for about $18.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled breyer 2006 stirrup ornaments?
Consumers should keep the ornament away from young children and return it to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Surface paints on the ornaments contain 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.