Disney Store Tinker Bell Wands

Description: Disney Store Recalls Tinker Bell Wands 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 22, 2008 Release #08-282 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 902-2798 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Disney Store Recalls Tinker Bell Wands 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: Tinker Bell Wands Units: About 8,000 Retailer: Disney Store, of Pasadena, Calif. Importer: Hoop Retail Stores LLC, of Secaucus, N.J. Hazard: The paint on the pearl beads in the flowers of the wands contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled Tinker Bell wands are green and light up and sound when a button in the handle is pressed. The top of the wand has white plastic flowers, a green bow, and a pin with Tinker Bell’s face on it. Sold at: Disney stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $13. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to a Disney Store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Disney Store toll-free at (866) 902-2798 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.Disneystore.com [Learn More]