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Home Depot Recalls Holiday Figurines Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
 

December 7, 2007

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: Holiday Figurines

Hazard: Surface paint on the recalled figurines contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Description: The recalled holiday figurines are painted plastic snowmen and bears.  The SKU number is printed on the bottom of the product as follows: Holiday Bear Door Greeter (17" x 16") #894-825; Snowman with "Let it Snow" Sign (tabletop item) #894-893; Three Snowmen with "Joy" Sign (13" x 17") #898-964; and Snowman Votive Holder (7.5" x 7.5") #967-467.

Sold at: The Home Depot stores from October 2007 through November 2007 for between $10 and $20.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the holiday figurines and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.


Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Home Depot at (800) 394-2064 or visit the firm's web site.

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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