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.