The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08033·Announced 2007-10-17

Albert's Recalls Halloween Skull Pails Due to Lead Paint Violation

R.L. Albert & Son is recalling approximately 55,000 Halloween skull pails because the surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

R.L. Albert & Son, of Greenwich, Conn., is recalling approximately 55,000 units of Albert's Halloween skull pails filled with candy mix. The recalled product is a white, skull-shaped pail with green eyes, nose, and teeth, featuring a clear lid with a label reading "Albert's" and "Skull Pails Filled with Halloween Candy Mix." The pail measures about 5 ½ inches high.

The recall was initiated because the surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The pails were sold in retail stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007 for $2. The manufacturer is listed as R.L. Albert & Son, and the country of manufacture is China.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and take it to the retailer where it was purchased to receive a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Albert's toll-free at (866) 796-6110 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Skull Pails Filled With Halloween Candy Mix
Manufacturer
R.L. Albert & Son, of Greenwich, Conn.
Category
Consumer Product — Halloween Items
Hazard
Affected units
55,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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