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Children's Storage Bins Recalled by Lowe's Stores Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
 

May 1, 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: Children's Storage  Bins

Hazard: Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Description: The recalled storage bins are wooden with scalloped edges and were sold in pastel green or pink.  Item number 226782 (pastel green bin) or 226781 (pink storage bin) is located on the bottom of the storage bin.  No other storage bins or colors are included in this recall.

Sold at: Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from March 2007 through February 2008 for about $6.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled storage bins away from children and return them to any Lowe's store for a full refund.


Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LG Sourcing toll-free at (866) 493-6563 anytime or visit the Lowe'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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