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Easter Egg Containers and Spinning Egg Tops Recalled by Hobby Lobby Stores Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
 

March 24, 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: Camouflage Eggs and Spinning Egg Top Toys

Hazard: The paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Description: The Camouflage Easter Egg Treat Containers have Item #1031 printed on the front of the packaging and are white, brown, and green camouflage colors, sold in a package of eight eggs.  "Made in China for Tony Development and Mfg Ltd; TST, Kin, HK" and UPC code number 43078 01031 are printed on the back of the packaging.
The Easter Spinning Egg Tops have Item #1054 printed on the front of the packaging and are multi-colored and come in packages of a single egg and a rip cord.  "Made in China for Tony Development and Mfg Ltd. TIS, Kin, HK" and UPC code number 43078 01054 are printed on the back of the packaging.

Sold at: Hobby Lobby Stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2008.  The camouflage egg sold for about $2.50 and the Spinning Top sold for about $2.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled Camouflage Eggs and the Spinning Egg Tops away from children and contact Hobby Lobby to receive a $3 exchange card that can be used toward the purchase of any other products sold at Hobby Lobby stores.


Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hobby Lobby toll-free at (800) 326-7931 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website.

A picture of the recalled product is included for identification:

 

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

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