Product Recall Number: 08-033
Why was Skull Pails Filled With Halloween Candy Mix recalled?
The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Product Recall Number: 08-033
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-10-16
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Skull Pails Filled With Halloween Candy Mix
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), R.L. Albert & Son, of Greenwich, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 55,000 Skull Pails Filled With Halloween Candy Mix. The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Skull Pails Filled With Halloween Candy MixUnits: About 55,000Manufacturer: R.L. Albert & Son, of Greenwich, Conn.Hazard: The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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.Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007 for $2.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.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.
Hazard Description: The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 55,000
Incidents: 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.
Sold At: Retail stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007 for $2.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: R.L. Albert & Son, of Greenwich, Conn.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed