Halloween Baskets Recalled

Date:
November 16, 2007
Category:
Miscellaneous
Company/Brand:
Hobby Lobby Stores
The Danger:
The surface paint on the bat, pumpkin, and witch emblems attached to the baskets contain excess levels of lead.
Description:
This recall involves about 10,000 Halloween-themed baskets from 2007 with item number 5464201. The item number is located next to the price on the paper hangtag on the handle. The plastic baskets are either black or orange with two carrying handles. An emblem of a witch, bat, or pumpkin is attached to each side of the handle. The baskets measure 3 inches wide by 6 inches long by 4 1/2 inches deep.
Sold At:
Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $1.
What To Do:
Take the baskets away from children immediately and return them to Hobby Lobby for a $2 exchange card. For more information, contact Hobby Lobby at (800) 326-7931 anytime, or visit their Web site at www.hobbylobby.com.
For More Information:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08084.html

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