Michaels Stores Seasonal Writing Pens recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Why was Michaels Stores Seasonal Writing Pens recalled?
The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled pens immediately and return them to any Michaels store to receive a refund. Contact: 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
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
- Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter Writers; and Spooky Writers Seasonal Writing Pens
- Company
- Michaels Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas
- Quantity
- About 310,000
- Sold at
- Michaels retail stores nationwide from August 2007 through March 2008 for about $1.
- Recall date
- April 10, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.