Lisa Frank Halloween Erasers Recalled for Choking Hazard to Small Children

Plain-English summary

Lisa Frank, Inc. of Tucson, AZ, is voluntarily recalling approximately 200,000 packages of its colorful Halloween Erasers in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The erasers, which resemble Halloween items such as pumpkins, skulls, bats, and ghosts, are sold 15 to a package and imported from Taiwan. The front of the package reads "Lisa Frank Halloween Erasers, Cool Collectibles." The erasers were sold for approximately $1.89 each.

The recall is being conducted because the small, brightly colored erasers could be mistaken for candy and pose a choking hazard to small children. Although the packaging is labeled "Not Recommended for Children 4 Years of Age and Under," Lisa Frank, Inc. and the CPSC were concerned that the erasers might be given to small children as Trick-or-Treat handouts. This is the second Halloween season the erasers have been distributed nationwide, and neither the CPSC nor Lisa Frank, Inc., are aware of any injuries involving this product.

Consumers are urged not to use these erasers as Halloween handouts. The voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury before the erasers are distributed on Halloween night. Consumers may return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions may contact Lisa Frank, Inc., at 602-624-1903. The CPSC also reminds adults to carefully examine any toy or novelty items received by trick-or-treaters under three years of age to ensure they do not present a choking hazard.

The recalled product

Product

Lisa Frank colorful Halloween Eraser Cool Collectibles packages

Manufacturer

Lisa Frank

Category

Consumer Product — Novelty Items

Hazard

• choking

Distribution

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