The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10357·Announced 2010-09-29

Midwest-CBK Recalls S T U F F and Paw Wall Hooks for Lead Paint

Midwest-CBK is recalling S T U F F and Paw Wall Hooks because the 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) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Midwest-CBK, Inc. is recalling S T U F F and Paw Wall Hooks due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The paint on the metal hooks and the blue paw hook contains excessive levels of lead. The recall affects approximately 4,450 units of three models: 74641, 74642, and 65262.

The wall hook sets were sold in gift stores, drug stores, furniture stores, décor outlets, and variety stores nationwide from December 2008 through August 2010 for between $10 and $30. The products were manufactured in China. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with these products.

Consumers should stop using the wall hooks immediately and return them to Midwest-CBK for a full refund. To receive a prepaid shipping label and merchandise credit, contact Midwest-CBK toll-free at (800) 422-5583 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
S T U F F and Paw Wall Hooks
Manufacturer
Midwest-CBK, Inc., of Union City, Tenn.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Décor
Hazard
Affected units
4,450

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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