CPSCNovember 28, 2007

Reeves International Inc. Holiday Ornaments recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Reeves International Inc. Recalls Holiday Ornaments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Reeves International Inc. Holiday Ornaments recalled?

Surface paints on the ornaments contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using these ornaments and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Reeves International Inc. for a refund or exchange. Contact: Contact Reeves International Inc. at (800) 444-4775 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.breyerhorses.com to receive instructions for returning the ornaments.

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
2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Holiday Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Photo Frame Horseshoe Ornaments
Company
Reeves International Inc., of Pequannock, N.J.
Quantity
About 36,000
Sold at
Various retailers nationwide, including JC Penney catalog and Web site, from July 2006 through October 2007 for between $15 and $18.
Recall date
November 28, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornament is a stirrup-shaped ornament with a white prancing horse and blue ribbons. "2006" is stamped on the rim of the ornament. The 2007 Wintersong Stirrup Ornament is a stirrup-shaped ornament with a gray horse with saddle bags with a horn and a violin. "2007" is stamped on the rim of the ornament. The 2007 Photo Frame Horseshoe Ornament is a horseshoe-shaped ornament with a brown horse with rider jumping over a gate. "Happy Holiday 2007" is printed on the back of the ornament.

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