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CPSCRecalled Oct 25, 2007 · #08051

Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Hazard

The green paint on the pails contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

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Description

This recall involves purple Halloween pails with a picture of a witch figure silhouetted against a green moon. The pail measures about 6 1/2 inches high. "Distributed by Family Dollar, Inc," SKU number 1033953, and UPC number 017845000591 are printed on a label on the pail. Orange Halloween pails with black jack-o-lantern decorations are not included in this recall.

Product details

Product
Purple Halloween Pails with Witch Decorations
Type
Buckets
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
1033953, 017845000591
UPCs
017845000591
Sold at
Family Dollar stores nationwide from August 2007 through October 2007 for about $1.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween pail away from children and return it to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.

View the official CPSC notice