CPSCOctober 17, 2007

Albert's Halloween Skull Pails recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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

Why was Albert's Halloween Skull Pails recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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. 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.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Skull Pails Filled With Halloween Candy Mix
Company
R.L. Albert & Son, of Greenwich, Conn.
Quantity
About 55,000
Sold at
Retail stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007 for $2.
Recall date
October 17, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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