Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08248 · Apr 10, 2008 · Michaels Stores
310,000
units affected
310,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08248
- Date
- Apr 10, 2008
- Company
- Michaels Stores
- Units affected
- 310,000
- Product
- Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter Writers; and Spooky Writers Seasonal Writing Pens
- Product type
- Pens/Pencils & Accessories
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled pens were sold individually as one of four-series pens including Flower Writer; Christmas Writer; Easter Writer and Spooky Writer. Each pen has themed decorations including flowers, Christmas, Easter and Halloween ornamentation.
What can happen
The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled pens immediately and return them to any Michaels store to receive a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Michaels retail stores nationwide from August 2007 through March 2008 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled flower writers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled pens immediately and return them to any Michaels store to receive a refund.
What is the hazard?
The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high 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.