The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08050·Announced 2007-10-25

DecoPac Recalls Football Bobble Head Cake Decorations for Lead Paint

DecoPac Inc. is recalling approximately 80,000 football bobble head cake decorations because the surface paint contains lead exceeding 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

DecoPac Inc. of Anoka, Minnesota, is recalling approximately 80,000 plastic miniature football bobble head cake decorations. The recall includes bobble heads with green bases representing 15 specific NFL teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, and Dallas Cowboys. Bobble heads with black bases are not included in this recall.

The recall was issued because the surface paint on the body of the bobble heads contains lead in excess of the federal lead paint standard. The products were manufactured in China and sold at bakeries and ice cream stores nationwide from January 2006 through October 2007, typically with the purchase of a cake or ice cream. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the affected football bobble heads immediately. To receive a free product of equal value, consumers should contact DecoPac Product Safety at (800) 536-6558 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.decopacproductsafety.com.

The recalled product

Product
Football Bobble Head Cake Decorations
Manufacturer
DecoPac Inc., of Anoka, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Cake Decorations
Hazard
Affected units
80,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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