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Product recall · CPSCOctober 17, 2007Highest risk
Albert's Halloween Skull Pails
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 55,000
- Recall date
- October 17, 2007
- Brand
- R.L. Albert & Son, of Greenwich, Conn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Retail stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007 for $2.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Albert's Recalls Halloween Skull Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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