Disney Store Recalls Tinker Bell Wands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Date: | May 22 2008 |
Name of Products: | Tinker Bell Wands |
Units: | About 8,000 |
Manufacturer: | Imported by Hoop Retail Stores LLC, of Secaucus, N.J. |
Hazard: | The paint on the pearl beads in the flowers of the wands contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
Incidents/Injuries: | None reported. |
Description: | The recalled Tinker Bell wands are green and light up and sound when a button in the handle is pressed. The top of the wand has white plastic flowers, a green bow, and a pin with Tinker Bell’s face on it. |
Sold at: | Disney stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $13. |
Manufactured in: | China |
Remedy: | Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to a Disney Store for a full refund. |
Consumer Contact: | Disney Store |