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Recalls / 2007-10-17

Albert's Recalls Halloween Skull Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

08033 · Recalled 2007-10-17 · CPSC page

Recalled Skull Pail
Recalled Skull Pail

Description

This recall involves the Albert's Halloween skull pails filled with candy mix. The skull-shaped pail is white with green eyes, nose and teeth. The pail has a clear lid with a label in which "Albert's" and "Skull Pails Filled with Halloween Candy Mix" is printed. The pail measures about 5 ½ inches high.

Hazards

The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and take it to the retailer where it was purchased to receive a full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Skull Pails Filled With Halloween Candy MixAbout 55,000

Parties

Manufacturer
R.L. Albert & Son
Made in
China
Sold at
Retail from September 2007 through October 2007 for $2.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Albert's toll-free at (866) 796-6110 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Source: CPSC recall 08033. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.