Hobby Lobby Stores · Recalled
Hobby Lobby Stores Recalls Halloween-Themed Baskets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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.
- Units
- About 10,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $1.
- Product type
- Holiday Items (except lights)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take the baskets away from children immediately and return them to Hobby Lobby for a $2 exchange card.
For additional information, contact Hobby Lobby at (800) 326-7931 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hobbylobby.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 16 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
