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Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-04-10 · 08248

Hazards

The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Recall

Number
08248
Date
2008-04-10
Injuries reported
1

Products

Names
Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter Writers; and Spooky Writers Seasonal Writing Pens

Companies

Retailer(s)
Michaels retail stores nationwide from August 2007 through March 2008 for about $1.
Distributor(s)
Michaels Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas
Country of manufacture
China

Description

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.

Source

Authoritative
CPSC recall page
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