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Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalOct 25, 2007
Recalled Halloween Pail
Recalled Halloween Pail

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Hazard

The green paint on the pails contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween pail away from children and return it to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves purple Halloween pails with a picture of a witch figure silhouetted against a green moon. The pail measures about 6 1/2 inches high. "Distributed by Family Dollar, Inc," SKU number 1033953, and UPC number 017845000591 are printed on a label on the pail. Orange Halloween pails with black jack-o-lantern decorations are not included in this recall.

Sold on

Family Dollar stores nationwide from August 2007 through October 2007 for about $1.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com

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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