Albert’s Skull Pails Filled With Halloween Candy Mix

Description: Albert's Recalls Halloween Skull Pails 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 17, 2007 Release #08-033 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 796-6110 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Albert's Recalls Halloween Skull Pails 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: Skull Pails Filled With Halloween Candy Mix Units: About 55,000 Manufacturer: R.L. Albert & Son, of Greenwich, Conn. Hazard: The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves the Albert’s Halloween skull pails filled with candy mix. The skull-shaped pail is white with green eyes, nose and teeth. The pail has a clear lid with a label in which “Albert’s” and “Skull Pails Filled with Halloween Candy Mix” is printed. The pail measures about 5 ½ inches high. Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007 for $2. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and take it to the retailer where it was purchased to receive a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Albert’s toll-free at (866) 796-6110 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. [Learn More]