CPSCOctober 29, 2008

Halloween Figurines Recalled by Coyne's & Company for: Lead

Halloween Figurines Recalled by Coyne's & Company for Lead Hazard

Why was Halloween Figurines Recalled by Coyne's & Company for recalled?

The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled figurines away from children and contact Coyne's & Company to receive a full refund or credit. Contact: For additional information, contact Coyne's & Company at (800) 336-8666 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.coynes.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
Casper the Friendly Ghost® Halloween Mini-Figurines
Company
Coyne's & Company Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Quantity
About 14,000
Sold at
Gift, specialty, card, and drug stores nationwide from June 2005 through September 2008 for between $1 and $3.
Recall date
October 29, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled Casper the Friendly Ghost® mini-figurines are made of resin and paper, and are three inches tall. They were sold in mini bags decorated with a spider and web design. The Casper the Friendly Ghost® figurines are dressed as: Dracula in a red spider bag, Skeleton in a green spider bag, Devil in a purple spider bag, Mummy in an orange spider bag, Casper® in a blue spider bag, and Wendy the Witch® is in a yellow spider bag. The figurines are stamped with TM & ©Harvey Ent. "Coyne's & Company" and "CP1030" are printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the bags.

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