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notyard
10-17-2007, 07:52 PM
Lead paint violation in Albert's Halloween skull pails--recall announced by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission today:

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 17, 2007
Release #08-033

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 796-6110
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Albert's Recalls Halloween Skull Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Skull Pails Filled With Halloween Candy Mix

Units: About 55,000

Manufacturer: R.L. Albert & Son, of Greenwich, Conn.

Hazard: The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive
levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

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.

Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007 for $2.

Manufactured in: China

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.

Consumer 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.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please
go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08033.html