# Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
> **CPSC recall** · 2008-04-10 · 08248 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 08248
- **Date:** 2008-04-10
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

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

## Hazards

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

## Retailer(s)

Michaels retail stores nationwide from August 2007 through March 2008 for about $1.

## 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
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Michaels-Stores-Recalls-Seasonal-Writing-Pens-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard)
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