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Product Recall Number: 08-059

Why was “Ugly Teeth” Party Favors recalled?

The surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

“Ugly Teeth” Party Favors
Here's product recall specific data for “Ugly Teeth” Party Favors.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-059

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-10-30

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: “Ugly Teeth” Party Favors

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Amscan Inc., of Elmsford, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 43,000 "Ugly Teeth" Party Favors. The surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: “Ugly Teeth” Party FavorsUnits: About 43,000Importer: Amscan Inc., of Elmsford, N.Y.Hazard: The surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The fake Halloween teeth are painted white, black and orange with brown gums. They were sold as party favors in packages of eight. “Ugly Teeth,” “Amscan,” “Party Favors,” “Value Pack Party Favors,” UPC 0-48419-65002-7 and UPC 0-48419-61663-4 are printed on the packaging.Sold at: Various retailers nationwide from January 2006 through October 2007 for about $2.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween teeth away from children and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Amscan Inc. at (800) 335-7585 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.amscan.com.

  • Hazard Description: The surface paint on the teeth 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 43,000

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween teeth away from children and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund.

  • Sold At: Various retailers nationwide from January 2006 through October 2007 for about $2.

  • Importers: Amscan Inc., of Elmsford, N.Y.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed