The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08247·Announced 2008-04-10

FUNTASTIC Recalls Hillbilly Teeth Due to Lead Paint Violation

FUNTASTIC is recalling Hillbilly Teeth toys because the gray surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.

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 corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

FUNTASTIC, of Houston, Texas, is recalling a 2-pack of fake Hillbilly Teeth (item # 2657) due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The gray surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead. The product features brown gums and yellow teeth, and the item number is printed on the packaging.

About 26,000 units were sold nationwide at grocery, drug, convenience, and mass retailers from March 2005 through March 2008 for about $2. The toys were manufactured in China. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact FUNTASTIC for information on receiving a refund. For additional information, consumers can call (800) 434-5207 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.funtastictoy.com.

The recalled product

Product
Hillbilly Teeth
Manufacturer
FUNTASTIC, of Houston, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
26,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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