Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Lead / chemical
The hazard
The green paint on the pails contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents reported: None reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween pail away from children and return it to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com
About this recall
This recall involves purple Halloween pails with a picture of a witch figure silhouetted against a green moon. The pail measures about 6 1/2 inches high. "Distributed by Family Dollar, Inc," SKU number 1033953, and UPC number 017845000591 are printed on a label on the pail. Orange Halloween pails with black jack-o-lantern decorations are not included in this recall.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC