Lowe’s, L G Sourcing Children’s Pink, Green Pastel, Storage Bins

Description: Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled 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 May 1, 2008 Release #08-260 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 493-6563 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Children’s Storage Bins Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled 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: Children’s Storage Bins Units: About 84,000 Importer: L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C. Manufacturer: Magus Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan Hazard: Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled storage bins are wooden with scalloped edges and were sold in pastel green or pink. Item number 226782 (pastel green storage bin) or 226781 (pink storage bin) is located on the bottom of the storage bin. No other storage bins or colors are included in this recall. Sold at: Lowe’s retail outlets nationwide from March 2007 through February 2008 for about $6. Manufactured in: Taiwan Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled storage bins away from children and return them to any Lowe’s store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact L G Sourcing toll-free at (866) 493-6563 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com [Learn More]