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

Recalled November 16, 2007 · CPSC recall 08084 · Hobby Lobby Stores

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.

Units

About 10,000

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 ½ inches deep.

What to do

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

Contact

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

Product

Halloween-Themed Baskets

Imported by

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla.

Retailers

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

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →