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Casper the Friendly Ghost Mini-figurines Recalled Due to Lead Exposure

October 30, 2008

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.

Name of Product: Casper the Friendly Ghost Halloween Mini-Figurines

Hazard: The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint.

Description: The recalled Casper the Friendly Ghost mini-figurines are made of resin and paper, and are three inches tall. They were sold in mini bags decorated with a spider and web design. The Casper the Friendly Ghost figurines are dressed as: Dracula in a red spider bag, Skeleton in a green spider bag, Devil in a purple spider bag, Mummy in an orange spider bag, Casper in a blue spider bag, and Wendy the Witch is in a yellow spider bag. The figurines are stamped with TM & Harvey Ent. "Coyne's & Company" and "CP1030" are printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the bags.

Sold at: Gift, specialty, card, and drug stores nationwide from June 2005 through September 2008 for between $1 and $3.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled figurines away from children and contact Coyne's & Company to receive a full refund or credit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Coyne's & Company at (800) 336-8666 anytime, or visit the firm's web site.

A picture of the product is provided for purposes of identification:

               

                                    

                                    

For more information on the hazard of lead, please visit our Healthy Environments Section.
 

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