Albert's Recalls Halloween Skull Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled October 17, 2007 · CPSC recall 08033 · Albert's
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.
Units
About 55,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
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.
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.
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.
Product
Skull Pails Filled With Halloween Candy Mix
Manufacturer(s)
R.L. Albert & Son, of Greenwich, Conn.
Retailers
Retail stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007 for $2.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →