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Holiday Ornaments Recalled by
Reeves International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
November 29, 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: 2006 Snow Princes Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Holiday
Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Photo Frame Horse Shoe Ornaments
Hazard: The recalled ornaments contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic
if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Description: The 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornament is a stirrup-shaped
ornament with a white prancing horse and blue ribbons. "2006" is stamped
on the rim of the ornament. The 2007 Wintersong Stirrup Ornament is a
stirrup-shaped ornament with a grey horse with saddle bags with a horn
and a violin. "2007" is stamped on the rim of the ornament. The 2007
Photo Frame Horse Shoe Ornament is a horse shoe shaped ornament with a
brown horse with rider jumping over a gate. "Happy Holiday 2007" is
printed on the back of the ornament.
Sold at: Various retailers nationwide, including JCPenney catalog and
web site, from July 2006 through October 2007 for $15-$18.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these ornaments and
return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact
Reeves International Inc. for a refund or exchange.
Consumer Contact: Contact Reeves International Inc. at (800) 444-4775
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their
Web site to
receive instructions for returning the ornaments.
A picture of the recalled product is included for identification:



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