Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-10-25 · 08051
Hazards
The green paint on the pails contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Recall
Number
08051
Date
2007-10-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Purple Halloween Pails with Witch Decorations
Companies
Retailer(s)
Family Dollar stores nationwide from August 2007 through October 2007 for about $1.
Importer(s)
Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves purple Halloween pails with a picture of a witch figure silhouetted against a green moon. The pail measures about 6 1/2 inches high. "Distributed by Family Dollar, Inc," SKU number 1033953, and UPC number 017845000591 are printed on a label on the pail. Orange Halloween pails with black jack-o-lantern decorations are not included in this recall.