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

Active Recall Announced October 25, 2007 CPSC #08051

Quick answer

Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard is CPSC recall #08051, announced on October 25, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately take the recalled halloween pail away from children and return it to any family dollar store for a full refund.. Affected brand: Family Dollar Stores.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Purple Halloween Pails with Witch Decorations

Recalled brands

Family Dollar Stores

Remedy

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

Recall date

October 25, 2007

Categories

Buckets

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08051?

CPSC recall #08051 covers Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 25, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #08051?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08051 is consumers should immediately take the recalled halloween pail away from children and return it to any family dollar store for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Family-Dollar-Stores-Recalls-Halloween-Pails-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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