CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2007-11-29

American Greetings Corp. Recalls Confetti Bursts Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

08107 · Recalled 2007-11-29 · CPSC page

Recalled Confetti Burst Pacakging
Recalled Confetti Burst Pacakging

Description

The recalled products contain confetti in plastic bags. When the bags are inflated, consumers squeeze the bag and confetti bursts out. Each package contains six confetti bursts.

Hazards

The surface paint on the individual bags of confetti contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled confetti bursts away from children and contact American Greetings for instructions on returning the confetti bursts to American Greetings to receive a coupon redeemable wherever American Greetings' products are sold.

Products

NameModelUnits
DesignWare® Confetti BurstsAbout 60,000

Parties

Distributor
American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
Made in
China
Sold at
Discount, toy, drug, grocery, party, specialty/gift from December 2003 through September 2007 for about $3.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact American Greetings Corp. at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ag.com

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Recalled Confetti Bursts
Recalled Confetti Bursts

Source: CPSC recall 08107. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.