Michaels Stores Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter Writers; Spooky Writers Seasonal Writing Pens

Description: Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens 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 April 10, 2008 Release #08-248 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 642-4235 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens 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: Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter Writers; and Spooky Writers Seasonal Writing Pens Units: About 310,000 Distributor: Michaels Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas Hazard: The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled pens were sold individually as one of four-series pens including Flower Writer; Christmas Writer; Easter Writer and Spooky Writer. Each pen has themed decorations including flowers, Christmas, Easter and Halloween ornamentation. Sold exclusively at: Michaels retail stores nationwide from August 2007 through March 2008 for about $1. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled pens immediately and return them to any Michaels store to receive a refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Michaels’ customer service at (800) 642-4235/(800) MICHAELS between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.michaels.com [Learn More]