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Recalled Halloween-Themed Basket with witch -
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Recalled Halloween-Themed Basket with pumpkin
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.
About 10,000
For additional information, contact Hobby Lobby at (800) 326-7931 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.hobbylobby.com.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla., is voluntarily recalling about 10,000 Halloween-Themed Baskets. 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.
Name of Product: Halloween-Themed Baskets
Units: About 10,000
Importer: Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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 ? inches deep.
Sold at: Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the baskets away from children immediately and return them to Hobby Lobby for a $2 exchange card.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hobby Lobby at (800) 326-7931 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.hobbylobby.com.
Consumers should take the baskets away from children immediately and return them to Hobby Lobby for a $2 exchange card.
None reported.
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla.
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