Reeves International Inc. Recalls Holiday Ornaments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08105 · Nov 28, 2007 · Reeves International Inc.
36,000
units affected
36,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08105
- Date
- Nov 28, 2007
- Company
- Reeves International Inc.
- Units affected
- 36,000
- Product
- 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Holiday Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Photo Frame Horseshoe Ornaments
- Product type
- Holiday Items (except lights)
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornament is a stirrup-shaped ornament with a white prancing horse and blue ribbons. "2006" is stamped on the rim of the ornament. The 2007 Wintersong Stirrup Ornament is a stirrup-shaped ornament with a gray horse with saddle bags with a horn and a violin. "2007" is stamped on the rim of the ornament. The 2007 Photo Frame Horseshoe Ornament is a horseshoe-shaped ornament with a brown horse with rider jumping over a gate. "Happy Holiday 2007" is printed on the back of the ornament.
What can happen
Surface paints on the ornaments contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these ornaments and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Reeves International Inc. for a refund or exchange.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Various retailers nationwide, including JC Penney catalog and Web site, from July 2006 through October 2007 for between $15 and $18.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2006 snow princess stirrup ornaments, 2007 holiday stirrup ornaments, 2007 photo frame horseshoe ornaments?
Consumers should immediately stop using these ornaments and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Reeves International Inc. for a refund or exchange.
What is the hazard?
Surface paints on the ornaments contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.
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.