J.C. Penney Breyer 2006 Stirrup Ornaments

Description: J.C. Penney Recalls Breyer Stirrup Ornaments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2007 Release #08-024 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 333-6063 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 J.C. Penney Recalls Breyer Stirrup Ornaments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Breyer 2006 Stirrup Ornaments Units: About 2,400 Importer: J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas Hazard: Surface paints on the ornaments contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recall involves a stirrup-shaped ornament with a white prancing horse and blue ribbons. “2006” is stamped on the rim of the ornament. Sold through: The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from August 2006 through August 2007 for about $18. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should keep the ornament away from young children and return it to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For further information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.jcp.com [Learn More]