Michaels Stores · Recalled
Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- Units
- About 310,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled pens were sold individually as one of four-series pens including Flower Writer; Christmas Writer; Easter Writer and Spooky Writer. Each pen has themed decorations including flowers, Christmas, Easter and Halloween ornamentation.
The file
- Sold at
- Michaels retail stores nationwide from August 2007 through March 2008 for about $1.
- Product type
- Pens/Pencils & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Michaels Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled pens immediately and return them to any Michaels store to receive a refund.
For additional information, contact Michaels' customer service at (800) 642-4235/(800) MICHAELS between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.michaels.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 APR 10 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.