The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08084·Announced 2007-11-16

Hobby Lobby Recalls Halloween Baskets Due to Lead Paint Violation

Hobby Lobby is recalling Halloween-themed baskets because the surface paint on the emblems contains excess 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) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is recalling approximately 10,000 Halloween-themed baskets sold nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007. The recall involves all 2007 Halloween-themed baskets with item number 5464201, which is located next to the price on the paper hangtag on the handle. The plastic baskets are either black or orange with two carrying handles and measure 3 inches wide by 6 inches long by 4 ½ inches deep. An emblem of a witch, bat, or pumpkin is attached to each side of the handle.

The recall is being issued because the surface paint on the bat, pumpkin, and witch emblems attached to the baskets contains excess levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban. The baskets were imported from China and sold for about $1.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should take the baskets away from children immediately and return them to Hobby Lobby for a $2 exchange card. For additional information, consumers can contact Hobby Lobby at (800) 326-7931 or visit www.hobbylobby.com.

The recalled product

Product
Halloween-Themed Baskets
Manufacturer
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Category
Consumer Product — Holiday Items
Hazard
Affected units
10,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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