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Hobby Lobby Stores Recalls Halloween-Themed Baskets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalNov 16, 2007
Recalled Halloween-Themed Basket
Recalled Halloween-Themed Basket
Recalled Halloween-Themed Basket
Recalled Halloween-Themed Basket
Recalled Halloween-Themed Basket
Recalled Halloween-Themed Basket

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

Hazard

Surface paint on the bat, pumpkin and witch emblems attached to the baskets contain excess levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban.

Remedy

Consumers should take the baskets away from children immediately and return them to Hobby Lobby for a $2 exchange card.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves all 2007 Halloween-themed baskets with item number 5464201. The item number is located next to the price on the paper hangtag on the handle. The plastic baskets are either black or orange with two carrying handles. An emblem of a witch, bat or pumpkin is attached to each side of the handle. The baskets measure 3 inches wide by 6 inches long by 4 ½ inches deep.

Sold on

Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $1.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Hobby Lobby at (800) 326-7931 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hobbylobby.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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