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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.



