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Albert's Recalls Halloween Skull Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalDamage to sightOct 17, 2007
Recalled Skull Pail
Recalled Skull Pail

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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 on

Retail stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007 for $2.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Albert's toll-free at (866) 796-6110 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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