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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
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