Halloween "Ugly Teeth" Recalled By Amscan Inc. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled October 31, 2007 · CPSC recall 08059 · Halloween
Hazard
The surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween teeth away from children and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund.
Units
About 43,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The fake Halloween teeth are painted white, black and orange with brown gums. They were sold as party favors in packages of eight. "Ugly Teeth," "Amscan," "Party Favors," "Value Pack Party Favors," UPC 0-48419-65002-7 and UPC 0-48419-61663-4 are printed on the packaging.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween teeth away from children and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Amscan Inc. at (800) 335-7585 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.amscan.com
Product
Ugly Teeth Party Favors
Imported by
Amscan Inc., of Elmsford, N.Y.
Retailers
Various retailers nationwide from January 2006 through October 2007 for about $2.
Made in
China
UPC
048419616634 · 048419650027
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →