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Amscan Recalls Halloween 'Ugly Teeth' Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
 

October 31, 2007

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: “Ugly Teeth” Party Favors

Hazard: The surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Description: The fake Halloween teeth are painted white, black and orange with brown gums. They were sold as party favors in packages of eight. “Ugly Teeth,” “Amscan,” “Party Favors,” “Value Pack Party Favors,” UPC 0-48419-65002-7 and UPC 0-48419-61663-4 are printed on the packaging.

Sold at: Various retailers nationwide from January 2006 through October 2007 for about $2.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween teeth away from children and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Amscan Inc. at (800) 335-7585 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.


A picture of the recalled product is provided for identification purposes:




For more information on the hazard of lead, please visit our Healthy Environments Section.


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